Accountant

Defense Logistics Agency • Whitehall, OH

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About The Position

The Accountant serves as a senior operating accountant and subject matter expert in agency operating accounting and financial analysis. The role provides highly complex management advisory and technical services on major operating accounting functions and resolves accounting issues by applying advanced data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation techniques to traditional accounting work. It resolves complex operational and systems problems by defining objectives, interpreting policy, and developing the agency’s official position. The position revises, designs, and adapts complex accounting systems, including creating interfaces and continuously analyzing financial policies and procedures for improvement. It also provides accounting advice, guidance, and assistance to finance and accounting offices within DLA J-8 on agency accounting and financial management systems. The position may be filled in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, or Whitehall, Ohio.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the basic accounting qualification through either a related bachelor's degree or higher that includes or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law), or at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing professional accounting knowledge, together with one of the listed accounting education, certification, or qualifying experience alternatives.
• Submit college transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims as required by the announcement.
• Have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-14, this experience must be at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
• Specialized experience must include competencies such as applying DoD and DLA guidance, leading or coordinating accounting work, conducting accounting analysis and policy work, and using accounting systems and reporting data to address financial problems.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions and other regulatory requirements, by the announcement's closing date.
• Obtain DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within 2 years and maintain and improve proficiency thereafter.
• Complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background adjudication may result in removal.
• Meet Selective Service requirements, if applicable.
• Provide REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• Comply with DLA drug-testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior operating accountant and subject matter expert on agency operating accounting and financial analysis.
• Provide complex management advisory and technical services for major operating accounting functions.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues using data science, AI, and automation techniques.
• Resolve operational and systems problems by defining objectives, interpreting policy, and developing the agency's official position.
• Revise, design, and adapt complex accounting systems, including creating interfaces and continuously analyzing financial policies and procedures.
• Provide accounting advice, guidance, and assistance to DLA J-8 finance and accounting offices.
• Define objectives, interpret DoD and DLA guidelines, advise experts throughout DLA, and communicate guidance on accounting practices.
• Coordinate assigned organizational functions, coach team members, organize workload, and report to the supervisor.
• Lead the design of accounting data analysis, data visualization, and AI-driven algorithms to resolve financial problems and improve audit methods.
• Evaluate operating accounting programs, including cost effectiveness and alignment with strategic directives and legislative guidance, coordinating with DLA, DFAS, and other DoD entities.
• Analyze accounting and financial management policies; develop, recommend, and implement policies for DLA.
• Document existing business practices and assist with developing and implementing streamlined practices.
• Apply knowledge of reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems, and data to resolve accounting and management problems.
• Develop solutions to control and reporting problems and recommend actions to improve financial reporting effectiveness.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits, subject to eligibility and position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior