Naval Air Systems Command
ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)
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Summary
For the GS-12 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying accounting principles, theories procedures and applications to identify and resolve a wide variety of accounting problems and issues: Examining accounting documents, records, reports, and processes; to determine action required to improve operating program effectiveness; and maintain the integrity of financial information; Advising financial and program/competency managers and the Comptroller on difficult accounting problems and provide solutions to control and report problems/issues; Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; Adhering to organizational (e.g., Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) activity), Cost Accounting requirements and all related financial systems (Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)) and feeder systems, (CONOPS, Maximo, Time and Attendance Software, etc); and Analyze a wide variety of financial reports and transactions to identify complex system problems and informational needs and to resolve a variety of problems/issues related to accounting operations. For the GS-11 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties: Handling assignment and/or problems that may arise relevant to accounting and management practices; Utilizing accounting processes/principles relating to time frames for completion of steps in the budget process; Analyzing and evaluating the effect of business decisions on financial program metrics; Examining/analyzing financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions; and Interacting with personnel at all levels to communicate complex information and resolve escalated issues while providing excellent customer service. For the GS-09 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Adhering to guidelines given regarding accounting procedures/processes/principals to be used; Completing forms and worksheets on which to enter data under supervision/detailed and specific instructions as related to accounting procedures/processes/principals to be used; and Utilizing/using analytical steps per guided instruction to arrive at the product as relating to accounting procedures/processes/principals. For the GS-07 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Following guidance relating to and/or regarding forms and worksheets on which to enter data for accounting procedures/processes/principals to be used; Work with team members and influence team success; and Using office software (specifically Microsoft Excel) and navigating web-based online platforms. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major Duties
You will demonstrate knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting policies, practices and functions to solve a variety of accounting problems.
You will formulate a variety of financial reports and recommend established policies and procedures affecting accounting systems.
You will reconcile cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general ledger accounts.
You will correct differences between the subsidiary ledger balances, and the control account balances in the general ledger.
You will provide accounting information and guidance to program officials and assist management in applying financial data and recommending solutions to difficult problems.
You will use appropriate costing methodologies to recognize, determine, accumulate, and report costs of activities on a regular basis for management information purposes.
You will assist in performing financial audits, analysis, evaluations, submissions of a variety of financial reports.
You will perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Documents
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Jennifer Bean - [email protected] Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.