Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance

Duties

• Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-11. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-7 or GS-9 will be developmental in nature.
• Interprets, develops, adapts, modifies, or integrates accounting and financial policies and procedures.
• Identifies problem areas and determines actions required to ensure the propriety of accounting transactions and the integrity of accounting records.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates a variety of incoming accounting reports and/or accounting source documents.
• Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas and determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness.
• Performs special audits, studies, or reviews to determine reliability and accuracy of accounting reports and financial statements produced.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Vacancy Information:
  Position is located in Indianapolis, IN.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-7 and GS-9 with a target grade of GS-11.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Retired Civil Service Employee:
  Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here).
• Veteran's Preference:
  Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
• This position is Non Exempt at the GS-07 level and Exempt at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Travel requirement is seldom (1-24%).
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• This vacancy announcement will be used to fill current vacancies and anticipated future vacancies.
• Onboarding is dependent upon favorable security/suitability determination and availability of work and vacancies. In some instances, individuals may not be employed for six months or more from the time they are approved by security.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received.

Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

• Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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. OR
• Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business…