Accountant (Staff)

Defense Commissary Agency•Fort Lee, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This non-supervisory position is located at Defense Commissary Agency Headquarters in the Office of the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer, Resource Management Directorate, Accounting Division. The role provides staff accounting support and requires midlevel accounting experience. For hires at GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11, duties are performed in a developmental capacity. The Accountant provides technical accounting guidance, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, monitors and analyzes transactions, investigates root causes, and prepares reports in accordance with applicable accounting principles, Defense Finance and Accounting Service guidance, Office of the Secretary of Defense Comptroller policy, and agency directives. The position also researches accounting issues, supports cross-functional process improvements, evaluates accounting processes and systems, and helps ensure compliance with federal accounting and financial system standards. The role supports accounting-system development, testing, and training; analyzes results and identifies gaps; and assists in developing training materials. The position requires DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 2 within two years of entry if the incumbent does not already hold it. Occasional overtime may be required. Telework eligibility is available as determined by agency policy; remote work is not eligible.

Requirements

Meet the basic federal accountant qualification requirement through an accounting degree, a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, or an accepted combination of accounting experience, education, and training.
Meet the applicable specialized-experience or education requirements for the selected grade level (GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12).
For current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements, meet the applicable 52-week requirement for the selected grade level and provide supporting documentation.
For current federal civilian employees subject to the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement, have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since selection through a competitive examination register or direct-hire authority.
Be a U.S. citizen or national and meet the minimum age requirement.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Be able to satisfy any required identity and employment eligibility verification and suitability or fitness determination; new federal employees will be fingerprinted.
Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
Complete any applicable probationary or trial period and use direct deposit for pay.
Possess DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 2 or achieve it within two years of entering the position.
Submit transcripts or other required education documentation when relying on education to meet qualifications.
For any selected eligibility category, provide all supporting documents required for that eligibility.
Demonstrate the listed competencies: accountability, arithmetic/mathematical reasoning, attention to detail, customer service, decision making, flexibility, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, learning, reasoning, self-management, stress tolerance, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Monitor and analyze financial transactions, identify root-cause issues, and prepare compliant reports.
Research accounting issues and support cross-functional teams in improving business processes.
Review and evaluate accounting processes and systems, recommend improvements, maintain system access, and ensure compliance with United States Standard General Ledger and Standard Financial Information System standards.
Support accounting-system development, testing, and training; analyze results, identify gaps, and assist with training materials.
At GS-07, review basic financial transactions and apply entry-level procedures to verify accuracy; gather support for routine reports; research simple accounting questions; and use established systems and controls.
At GS-09, review transaction data for routine discrepancies; organize financial information for reports and reconciliations; document preliminary research findings; and follow established procedures and controls.
At GS-11, analyze transactions, interpret accounting policy and regulations, contribute to process evaluations, and evaluate internal controls and financial system outputs.
At GS-12, lead accounting reviews, provide technical guidance, develop reports and audit documentation, improve end-to-end processes, and advise on accounting-system testing, enhancement, and implementation.