System Accountant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

The System Accountant works directly for the Chief, Finance and Accounting Office, and is responsible for planning and implementing the Valley Division and District’s automated accounting operations, including programming for internal management report requirements. The role also serves as Data Manager for the automated accounting system, currently CEFMS.

The position is Financial Management Level 2 certified and designated Non Sensitive, Moderate Risk (Public Trust). Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation. Travel may be required 5% of the time. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• Meet the basic Systems Accountant requirement through either a bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or an eligible combination of accounting experience and education or training, including the specified accounting coursework, certification, or qualifying education and experience pathway.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience analyzing accounting systems or adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve accounting problems, and reviewing program documents for compliance with governing regulations. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Obtain Financial Management Level 2 certification within the required time.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation showing equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program, or evidence of full credit for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out assignments, resolve most conflicts that arise, and assign work to staff members.
• Prepare or review District Financial Regulations, considering internal controls and accounting principles.
• Review computer output for the validity of costs and financial data.
• Serve as Data Manager for the automated accounting system, currently CEFMS.
• Plan and implement the Valley Division and District’s automated accounting operations, including programming for internal management report requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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