Auditor (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units • Saint Augustine, FL

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About The Position

This National Guard position is for an Auditor (Title 5), Position Description Number T5147P01, and is part of the Florida USPFO, National Guard. The Auditor, GS-0511-11, applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge to recommend solutions to accounting and operational problems and to support implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures, and automated-system analyses. The position performs complex professional accounting and review activities, including analysis of accounting records; researches and analyzes issues to coordinate and resolve problems; and develops position papers and fact sheets interpreting and explaining reports and accounting data. The Auditor determines the scope of studies by reviewing available material and considering operational familiarity and the relationship between financial management and its automated systems.

The position is in the Excepted Service under Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA), and is open to U.S. citizens. Permanent Change of Station costs and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if the Florida National Guard determines payment is in its best interest. The selectee must be Financial Manager Level 2 qualified within two years of employment.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of auditing principles and procedures and basic audit program requirements.
• Experience conducting audits in accordance with directives and policies.
• Experience studying and evaluating internal controls to determine system reliability and selecting audit procedures to meet audit objectives.
• Experience examining and testing financial records and management controls using statistical or judgmental sampling.
• Must be Financial Manager Level 2 qualified within two years of employment.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate security clearance.
• Applicants should contact their State Incentives Manager to determine whether accepting the position will affect any military bonus received.
• Qualifying degree in accounting or auditing, or a related degree including auditing courses and at least 24 semester hours in accounting; up to 6 of those hours may be in business law.
• Provide transcripts to receive credit for education.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Recommend solutions to accounting and operational problems and assist with implementing new or changed regulations and procedures.
• Analyze automated systems and perform complex accounting and review activities involving analysis of accounting records.
• Research and analyze issues to coordinate and resolve problems.
• Develop position papers and fact sheets interpreting and explaining reports and accounting data.
• Determine the scope of studies based on received materials, knowledge of operations, and the relationship between financial management and automated systems.
• Conduct audits in accordance with directives and policies; evaluate internal controls and system reliability; determine audit procedures needed to achieve audit objectives.
• Examine and test financial records and management controls using statistical or judgmental sampling to assess efficiency, economy, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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