ACCOUNTANT

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will serve as an ACCOUNTANT in the FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION (N8) of the NAVY RESERVE REGION READINESS and MOBILIZATION COMMAND (REDCOM) COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT located in EVERETT, WA.

You will plan and conduct internal reviews and surveys of financial, operational, and functional activities.

You will coordinate financial improvement and audit readiness (FIAR) requirements and initiatives in support of Department of the Navy audit readiness goals.

You will interpret and apply policies and procedures issued by ASN (FMandC), DFAS, CNRF, and other higher headquarters.

You will draft audit and review reports identifying findings, causal factors, risks, and recommended corrective actions.

Qualifications

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-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: Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, internal review practices, techniques and standards. Experience possessing a technical broad-based knowledge of multiple applications (e.g., accounting supply, maintenance, personnel, resources management, financial, administration, and security). Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and management techniques in order to independently review data inputs; plan, organize, conduct analyses with undefined scopes; and ultimately develop detailed, functional user requirements. Experience applying knowledge of management controls, risk management, accounting and auditing theory, concepts, practices and techniques is required along with the skill and ability to apply this knowledge to broad and complex assignments. Experience providing good communication skills to serve as the evaluator responsible for providing commands and higher echelons with detailed briefings or position papers on the adequacy and accuracy of managerial and financial accounting systems and reports within the organization. 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/0500/accounting-series-0510/ 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, 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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

How to apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: anna.l.palombo.civ@us.navy.mil Please state in the subject line of the email: ACCOUNTANT - RPA 531177 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.

Other information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to off set some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Travel may be required up to 15% of the time to conduct reviews, support audit-readiness activities, participate in assessments, and attend meetings or working groups with subordinate, supported, and higher-headquarters organizations. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.