Supervisory Accountant

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Serves as the final technical authority on mission-related issues and supervises a work unit or units performing mission-essential or support activities for the Departmental Reporting Directorate. Oversees a complex suite of Fund Balance with Treasury (FBwT) reporting related to Statements of Transactions (SOT) and accruals. Develops the team or organizational unit work plan, prioritizes workload, and assigns work based on its difficulty and complexity and employees’ capabilities, training, and preparation. Assists employees in developing performance standards, major performance objectives, and individual development plans, and appraises team members’ performance. Serves as an accounting expert and working supervisor in the Directorate. Adapts, revises, and evaluates DoD- and department-level accounting procedures, reports, and operations within a major financial management system.

This is a federal supervisory position requiring a favorable suitability determination and security eligibility; the position may require access to classified information. The incumbent must obtain and maintain Level 2 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program, generally within two years of entering the position if not already certified. Travel is seldom (1–24%). Telework is limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Favorable suitability review and security clearance or other favorable security determination as required; maintain eligibility for the sensitive position.
• Meet the applicable Selective Service requirement for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Be suitable for Federal employment.
• Meet the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement: at least three months after the latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
• Meet the time-in-grade requirement stated in the announcement.
• Obtain and maintain DoD Financial Management Certification Level 2; if not already certified, obtain it within two years of entering the position and meet continuing education requirements.
• Meet the accounting education or equivalent qualification: a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); alternatively, at least four years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing professional accounting knowledge, plus 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing (up to 6 hours may be business law), or CPA/Certified Internal Auditor certification.
• Provide proof of education or certification as required for consideration.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, providing professional accounting, finance, and reporting services, management advice, or customer assistance applying accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to independently negotiate solutions to operational accounting and finance issues.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final technical authority on mission-related issues.
• Supervise one or more work units performing mission-essential or support activities for the Departmental Reporting Directorate.
• Oversee complex Fund Balance with Treasury reporting related to Statements of Transactions and accruals.
• Develop team or organizational work plans, prioritize workload, and assign work based on complexity and employees’ capabilities and preparation.
• Assist employees in developing performance standards, major performance objectives, and individual development plans.
• Appraise the performance of each team member.
• Serve as an accounting expert and working supervisor in the Directorate.
• Adapt, revise, and evaluate DoD- and department-level accounting procedures, reports, and operations within a major financial management system.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Moving expenses may be paid, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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