Accountant

Naval Air Systems Command • Naval Air Station San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an ACCOUNTANT in the COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT, COMPTROLLER DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Duties You will serve as the senior level accountant performing the most complex analysis requirements related to the United States Standard General Ledger Accounts (USSGL), Cost Accounting and the Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF). You will apply knowledge of analysis/reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems structure, and data produced to resolve significant accounting problems and/or issues. You will identify and act upon problem areas that may result in changes to existing systems to maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information. You will initiate and coordinate studies of accounting problems that typically involve complex, highly integrated accounting, costing and financial management problems. You will conduct financial reviews with program and competency managers to address and resolve financial management problems, issues and concerns. You will evaluate the USSGL account balances to assess adequacy of appropriation/fund cash flow, ensure proper application of capitalizing versus expensing criteria, and match costs to revenues. You will develop, maintain, review and correct all financial reports and statements for the command. You will attend meetings, conferences, and workshops and represent the command and make commitments as directed.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines.
• Resume must 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: 1) Applying knowledge of accounting principles, theories, procedures and applications to identify and resolve a wide variety of accounting problems and issues; 2) Examining accounting documents, records, reports, and processes to determine the action required to maintain the integrity of financial information; 3) Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; 4) Utilizing knowledge of cost accounting requirements and all related financial systems and feeder systems and associated financial reports; 5) Gathering, assembling, consolidating, and analyzing financial data and drawing conclusions; and 6) Analyzing financial reports and transactions to identify complex system problems and informational needs to resolve a variety of problems/issues related to accounting operations.

Nice To Haves

• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior level accountant performing the most complex analysis requirements related to the United States Standard General Ledger Accounts (USSGL), Cost Accounting and the Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF).
• Apply knowledge of analysis/reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems structure, and data produced to resolve significant accounting problems and/or issues.
• Identify and act upon problem areas that may result in changes to existing systems to maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Initiate and coordinate studies of accounting problems that typically involve complex, highly integrated accounting, costing and financial management problems.
• Conduct financial reviews with program and competency managers to address and resolve financial management problems, issues and concerns.
• Evaluate the USSGL account balances to assess adequacy of appropriation/fund cash flow, ensure proper application of capitalizing versus expensing criteria, and match costs to revenues.
• Develop, maintain, review and correct all financial reports and statements for the command.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops and represent the command and make commitments as directed.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree