SYSTEM ACCOUNTANT - Military Sealift Command

Summary You will serve as a SYSTEM ACCOUNTANT in the Comptroller Department (N8), Business Management Division (N83), Financial Management Systems Branch (N833) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Responsibilities You will identify and resolve financial management systems issues involving Military Sealift Command operations and programs. You will provide and coordinate a command-wide review and analysis of programs for efficient, economic, and effective financial management controls in the systems arena. You will provide work and research on testing upgrades, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patches; validate annual budget loads; create ad hoc reports; establish Financial Management System user accounts; and run SQL scripts. You will evaluate accounting systems and continually monitor and assess the effectiveness of configuration change requests. You will assist in the implementation of accounting and systems policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position System Accountant, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Basic Requirements Degree: Accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: 1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law. 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position System Accountant, GS-0510-11, 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing and evaluating accounting systems problems and independent development of alternative solutions involving the resolution of conflicting goals and objectives. Experience creating system reports in order to satisfy complex requirements and to present technical matters to support other agencies and organizations on their issues of major interests. Experience knowing and understanding the theories and methods of accounting and auditing to analyze accounting systems, provide system analysis and maintenance of Financial Management Systems, implement accounting policies and represent the division on matters relating to financial management systems interfaces, integrity controls and creating a systems environment. Experience providing financial system analysis, support and technical assistance for the development of software or tools used to extract data and reports from automated local and corporate financial systems. Experience utilizing the Financial Data Mart (FDM), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), and Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Working Capital Funds (WCF). In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position System Accountant, GS-0510-09, 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: Experience analyzing and evaluating accounting systems problems and independent development of alternative solutions involving the resolution of conflicting goals and objectives. Experience creating system reports in order to satisfy complex requirements and to present technical matters to support other agencies and organizations on their issues of major interests. Experience knowing and understanding the theories and methods of accounting and auditing to analyze accounting systems, provide system analysis and maintenance of Financial Management Systems, implement accounting policies and represent the division on matters relating to financial management systems interfaces, integrity controls and creating a systems environment. Experience providing financial system analysis, support and technical assistance for the development of software or tools used to extract data and reports from automated local and corporate financial systems. Experience utilizing the Financial Data Mart (FDM), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), and Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Working Capital Funds (WCF). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/ This is a Financial Management Level II certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. This certification level must be achieved within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are outlined in the DoD Instruction 1300.26 available at http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/130026_dodi_2017.pdf Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. See the Office of Personnel Management's General Policies for information on crediting education. GS-11 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree GS-09 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree Transcripts must be provided Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.