Accountant

Navy Reserve Force • Everett, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer notifying interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The Accountant serves in the Financial Management Division (N8) of the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Comptroller Department in Everett, Washington.

The position plans and conducts internal reviews and surveys of financial, operational, and functional activities; coordinates financial improvement and audit readiness (FIAR) requirements and initiatives in support of Department of the Navy audit-readiness goals; interprets and applies policies and procedures issued by ASN (FM&C), DFAS, CNRF, and other higher headquarters; and drafts audit and review reports describing findings, causal factors, risks, and recommended corrective actions.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, along with the applicable accounting education or experience requirements. It is a Financial Management Level II certified position, and the employee must attain that level within prescribed timelines. An interim and/or final Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering duty.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level II certification within prescribed timelines.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience applying comprehensive knowledge of accounting, internal review practices, techniques, and standards.
• Specialized experience with broad technical knowledge of multiple applications, such as accounting, supply, maintenance, personnel, resource management, financial, administration, and security.
• Specialized experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and management techniques to review data, conduct analyses, and develop functional user requirements.
• Knowledge of management controls, risk management, accounting and auditing theory, concepts, practices, and techniques, and ability to apply this knowledge to broad and complex assignments.
• Good communication skills for providing detailed briefings or position papers to commands and higher echelons.
• Meet the accounting education or education-and-experience requirements: an accounting degree, or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting; or at least four years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of experience, college-level education, and training, with one of the specified accounting coursework, certification, or education-and-experience alternatives.
• Submit accredited university transcripts or an itemized list demonstrating that all education requirements are met.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Nice To Haves

• Certain incentives, including recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal reviews and surveys of financial, operational, and functional activities.
• Coordinate financial improvement and audit readiness (FIAR) requirements and initiatives in support of Department of the Navy audit-readiness goals.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures issued by ASN (FM&C), DFAS, CNRF, and other higher headquarters.
• Draft audit and review reports identifying findings, causal factors, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Independently review data inputs; plan, organize, and conduct analyses with undefined scopes; and develop detailed functional user requirements.
• Provide commands and higher echelons with detailed briefings or position papers on the adequacy and accuracy of organizational managerial and financial accounting systems and reports.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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