- Position Title
- Accountant
- Agency
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Announcement Number
- D-DFAS-10015921-17 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 5, 2017 to Wednesday, June 21, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Instructions - Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire.
1.
To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. (You MUST submit copies of your proof of education unless you meet one of the exceptions as described in the vacancy announcement; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating.)
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Accountant at the GS-13 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulations, policies and procedures to resolve major accounting problems such as inadequate maintenance of fund controls, inaccurate records and reports and improper methods for document control.
4.
Analyze new or changing finance and accounting regulations to determine the impact of changing requirements on an operating program's existing policies and procedures
5.
Develop, coordinate or implement new procedures to resolve accounting, financial management or auditing problems where little or no guidance exists or where guidance requires updating to comply with legislation, accounting requirements or audit guidance
6.
Develop standard operating procedures and internal controls to eliminate material gaps, challenges, risks and problems related to operational accounting processes, controls, documentation, systems and resources.
7.
Formulate financial management reports based on evaluation and analysis of accounting records and systems to track goals and progresses toward improved accountability.
8.
Implement new financial policies, procedures and methods throughout the end-to-end accounting process to enhance the validity, accuracy and integrity of accounting processes, financial management operations and reports.
9.
Develop a communication plan that identifies key stakeholders, critical messages for each stakeholder and communication mediums and strategies for implementing the communication plan.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Lead projects related to large-scale financial or accounting system reviews, changes, testing or implementation that require coordination of diverse functional and technical resources across departmental lines.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Prepare project reports and metrics to track progress and identify needed corrective actions to resolve performance gaps.
12.
Analyze finance and accounting processes to propose procedures and methods that will enhance financial reports and operational data.
13.
Conduct follow-up reviews to analyze the implementation, impact, and effectiveness of recommendations provided in the audit report to ensure compliance.
14.
Meet with internal and external customers to develop corrective measures, explain policy or policy intent, reporting requirements, and new or proposed regulatory changes.
15.
Participate in surveys, operation reviews, or research projects in order to propose recommendations for resolving financial management problems such as gaps in process documentation, training needs or other process deficiencies.
16.
Incorporate senior management's goals, policies and strategies when providing advisory services and technical guidance related to implementing new processes impacting audit readiness
17.
Provide support and advice on audit related issues to cross-functional programs, committees, working groups or project teams
18.
Translate audit language to communicate the results of audit assessments to pertinent operations and audit readiness stakeholders
19.
Brief recommendations for consolidated assessments and impacts to customer assertions and audits to senior management.
20.
Compose correspondence or other written work that is sensitive or controversial for executive-level management and high-level external or DoD officials.
21.
Give formal presentations to an audience of senior or executive-level staff to provide regular updates of accounting operations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?