USA Staffing

Position Title: ACCOUNTANT
Agency: Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number: AK-12516871-T5-24-194-B Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 to Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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If you are claiming 5-Points Preference, the following must be submitted:

-DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (must identify your Character of Discharge, provide Service 2 Copy or Member 4 Copy only)

If you are claiming 10-Points Preference, the following must be submitted:

-DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (must identify your Character of Discharge, provide Service 2 Copy or Member 4 Copy only)
-SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (must be complete)
-Letter from the VA Regional Office stating what your percentage of disability is. It is not necessary to send documentation of what your specific disabilities are.

-Purple Heart recipients: Purple Heart must be listed on your DD214 or other official documentation.

If you are using your spouse, son or daughter's 10-Point Preference, you must submit:

-DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (must identify your Character of Discharge, provide Service 2 Copy or Member 4 Copy only)
-SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (must be complete)
-Letter from the VA Regional Office showing that your spouse is unemployable/100-percent service-connected. If deceased, a copy of the death certificate.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Area 1 candidates are those individuals who are current onboard AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.

1. Are you a current Onboard AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employee?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you answered Yes to Question 1, please indicate your current Pay Schedule (GS or WG), Grade and Position Title in the space provided below:
(If this is not applicable to you, please put N/A in the narrative field)

Area 2 candidates are those individuals who are current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees.

3. If you answered No to Question 1, are you a current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you answered Yes to Question 2, please indicate your current Pay Schedule (GS or WG), Grade and Position Title in the space provided below:
(If this is not applicable to you, please put N/A in the narrative field)

Area 3 candidates are all current or former members of the Alaska National Guard.

5. If you answered No to Question 2, are you a current or former member of the Alaska National Guard?

A. Yes

B. No

6. If you answered Yes to Question 3, please indicate your current/former Military Grade, Position Title, Unit of Assignment and MOS or AFSC in the space provided below:
(If this is not applicable to you, please put N/A in the narrative field)

Area 4 candidates are all current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility.

7. If you answered No to Question 3, are you a current or former Federal Employee with Reinstatement Eligibility?

A. Yes

B. No

8. If you answered Yes to Question 4, please indicate your current or former Pay Schedule (GS or WG), Grade and Position Title in the space provided below:
(if this is not applicable to you, please put N/A in the narrative field)

Area 5 candidates are all U.S. Citizens.

9. If you answered No to Question 4, are you a U.S. Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

Please answer the questionnaire below.

Basic Requirements - Degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet the Basic Requirements as described above?

A. Yes

B. No

General Experience - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you possess the General Experience as described above?

A. Yes

B. No

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below:

Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Examples of specialized experience includes: Analyze, examine, and interpret accounting data, records, and reports to determine past costs, identify improperly recorded costs, and reallocate cost to ensure they are recorded in proper cost structure. Determines, selects, organizes, and analyzes appropriate data for the effectiveness and/or efficiency of operations for use in executing performance measurements. Interprets financial management policy and provides guidance to staff elements. Applies a knowledge of military and civilian pay entitlements and allowances and military and civilian travel entitlements; knowledge of the USPFO organization, mission, and functions; a thorough understanding of management, organization, and resources utilization policies and principles, and knowledge of review and analysis techniques including statistical sampling techniques and procedures.

OR

Education - Possess a master's, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you possess the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described above to qualify at the GS-09 level?

A. Yes

B. No

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below:

Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09. Examples of specialized experience includes: Serves as the technical expert for governmental accounting principles, policy, concepts, and management. Advises and trains program managers and staff regarding changing accounting operations. Creates reports to satisfy management information requirements. Implements new account structures and procedures to comply with regulatory or legislative changes. Analyzes accounting documents, records, reports, and processes to ensure conformance with governmental accounting principles, operating procedures, and regulations; in a constantly changing environment. Develops and implements on-site adaptations to the accounting system to allow more effective interface with other automated systems. Ensures financial data meets requirements for inclusion in financial reports. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

OR

Education - Possess a Ph.D, an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of that required for a Master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you possess the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described above to qualify at the GS-11 level?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

5. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in an appropriate manner with peers and management.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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