Audit Manager - Agricultural Marketing Service

Summary United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Federal Milk Market Administrator falls under the Excepted Service. This position will be filled in the 5103 Audit Manager series. Responsibilities As the Audit Manager in this position, you will: Plan and accomplish the work of the audit unit through the supervision of the audit unit employees. Oversee the scheduling and planning of audits and investigate unusual or highly complex audits. Resolves complex auditing issues, by identifying issues that require management action. Reviews the work of subordinate auditors and is responsible for the performance and results of the audit unit. Effectively manages the resources of the audit unit employees through scheduling of work assignments. Coordinates training and career development of the audit unit. Reviews proposals, decisions and other industry requests and reports to management on the impact to the audit program. Assists in implementing policy and directives prescribed by management leaders. Reviews field audits to ensure compliance with government auditing regulations and with Market Administrator policies and procedures with adequate knowledge of order provisions and audit procedures. Familiarity with State and/or Federal regulations governing the accounting of production, pricing and delivery of commodities or goods. Ability to analyze the relationship between changes in State and/or Federal provisions and changes in audit procedures and their effect on regulated stakeholders. Experience in an equivalent accounting, audit, or finance position at a dairy plant or other commodity operation and is familiar with all of the regulatory and reporting requirements associated with preparation of receipt and utilization reports and payrolls associated with the manufacturing of commodities or goods. Interacts with industry representatives, the public, the audit unit, and other staff using multiple media communications to answer questions. Communicates and works with industry stakeholder teams to determine solutions or recommendations in response to issues resulting from an audit. Prepares well written reports for both internal and external stakeholders as well as published for the general public using word processing software. Prepare written presentations for the industry stakeholders to share data, findings, and recommendations. NOTE: This position falls under pay bands MA 18-22. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA 18-22 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics with at least 9 semester hours in accounting. OR Applicants must have a bachelors degree in any field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. Semester hours in investigative or research course may be substituted for accounting. Example of these courses include analysis, fraud, or forensic courses dealing with business, or finance, etc. OR Applicants who do not have a degree must the appropriate semester or quarter hours described above or a degree in accounting, finance, math, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics they need 9 semester hours in accounting; if any other bachelor's degree they need 15 semester hours in accounting courses. When combined with education, this would equal a 4-year course of study. The experience must equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at the grade level to which appointed. Professional Experience Qualification Requirements: In addition to the above-stated basic requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-18 grade level and above, applicants must have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA13 to MA -17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled; the required professional experience as follows: (1) Providing systematic examination and appraisal of production, sales, inventory, and financial records to determine the accuracy of reported data; (2) Assisting with the preparation of work papers and related documentation to support audit findings and conclusions; (3) Utilizing financial reporting systems and accounting procedures to conduct on-site audits; AND (4) Documenting audit findings and recommendations for usage in final audit report. There is no substitution of education for experience beyond the MA-17 grade level. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Volunteer or unpaid experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education Requirements: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information click here. You must provide translated transcripts. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Dairy Program offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The applicant must be a high-school graduate, 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver license, and provide proof of insurability. You must be a U.S. citizen. Males born after 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; or may be fired after you begin work; and you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Privacy Act Notice (PL93-579)