- Position Title
- ACCOUNTANT
- Agency
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Announcement Number
- IN-12751192-25 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025 to Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional employee of the agency hiring for this position in the competitive service AND you reside in the local commuting area of the position's duty station AND my highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
3.
Are you a current, permanent Career or Career-Conditional employee of the agency hiring for this position in the competitive service AND you reside in the local commuting area of the position's duty station AND I have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
4.
Are you a veteran who is currently an employee of the agency hiring for this position on a permanent Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) AND you reside in the local commuting area of the position's duty station? (SF-50 block 24 must be a “1” or “2” AND block 34 must be a “2”).
5.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal appropriated or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Preferences
There is a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement for this position for applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position in the previous 52 weeks. These applicants must meet TIG within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Your answer to this section will indicate you possess the time in grade requirement or if it does not apply. Please answer the following question(s) by selecting the most appropriate response.
1.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-05 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
2.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-07 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
3.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-09 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
4.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
5.
Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.
6.
Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive Service (SES)?
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
7.
This section is used to determine if your current performance rating is acceptable for further consideration. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent) to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. NOTE: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
If you are a current Federal employee, was your most recent performance rating of record (that is, the rating recorded in your official personnel folder) at least Fully Successful (or equivalent); OR a Pass rating on a Pass/Fail scale? Even if you have not received a rating of record in the past 12 months, you should still indicate your most recent performance rating of record.
If you are a current Federal employee, was your most recent performance rating of record (that is, the rating recorded in your official personnel folder) at least Fully Successful (or equivalent); OR a Pass rating on a Pass/Fail scale? Even if you have not received a rating of record in the past 12 months, you should still indicate your most recent performance rating of record.
8.
To be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you.
Assessment 1
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-07 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
3.
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-09 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
4.
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-11 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.
5.
Assist in preliminary data analysis and report preparation for management.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Conduct internal audits on accounting data to assess compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
7.
Identify root causes of discrepancies in account balances and subsidiary ledgers to determine appropriate corrective actions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Perform basic statistical calculations, such as trend and comparative analysis, to identify accounting problems.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Test internal controls to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
10.
Apply accounting principles, theories, and techniques to design, test, evaluate or modify accounting systems/subsystems.
11.
Apply knowledge of accounting laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures to review and analyze accounting documents.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures or policies to ensure compliance with established financial accounting requirements.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
13.
Provide guidance to financial and program managers on the interpretation of accounting policies and procedures.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Apply standardized research techniques and problem solving methods to interpret and analyze issues of a procedural or factual nature.
15.
Develop recommendations to resolve issues regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization's work operations.
16.
Evaluate financial or accounting data used for management report preparation.
17.
Provide cited research from multiple source documents (e.g. law, regulation, policy) to identify applicable guidance for a financial or accounting organization.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
18.
Assist in preliminary data analysis and report preparation for management.
19.
Design tests to validate control objectives and key controls are designed and operating effectively.
20.
Develop recommendations to resolve minor issues regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of organization work operations.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Communicate technical financial management, accounting or disbursing information to external customers or supported entities.
22.
Develop solutions to resolve customer concerns related to changing financial management requirements.
23.
Promote opportunities to improve internal business processes or correct operational deficiencies for customers.
24.
Provide policy based guidance for customers regarding technical disbursing issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
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)?