Job Listing: Auditor
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6 vacancies - Indianapolis, INDefense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is the world's largest finance and accounting organization with over a billion dollars in disbursements a day. DFAS provides the financial and accounting services for the Department of Defense: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other Defense agencies. We're a multi-national organization, with offices in Germany, Japan and throughout the United States. Although we specialize in providing accounting and finance services, career opportunities are available in information systems, computer technology, human resources, clerical work, and other areas typically found in large organizations. Join the Department of Defense's financial partner @ work! Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the best benefit packages around. To find out more, visit our Work life Web Site.
NOTE: This position falls under the Department of Defense (DoD) National Security Personnel System (NSPS). NSPS is a management system that compensates and rewards employees based on appropriate NSPS Career Group, Pay Schedule, and Pay Band. To learn more about NSPS, go to http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/.
Major Duties
Provides professional auditing services, management advice and assistance. Professional auditing services include the examination, analysis, presentation and interpretations of accounting data, records and reports. Provides a continuing independent review of financial, accounting and/or management operations and controls to ensure that funds, personnel, equipment and other resources are employed effectively, securely, economically, and within legal and administrative constraints of the Agency. Plans audits for Agency programs or systems. May participate in agency-wide or corporate reviews. Researches background information pertinent to the audit. Prepares audit steps for assigned audit guide or program. Coordinates with management and peers on prior or on-going audits. Conducts audits by examining and testing financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness with which the serviced activities operate. Participates in entrance conferences. Conducts interviews, reviews records, and gathers data to achieve audit objectives. Summarizes audit results and addresses management issues surfaced in the audit. Provides recommendations for corrective actions for assigned audit segments. Prepares or assists in preparing reports from audit summaries and informal briefings with management which present findings and cite applicable regulations. Prepares or assists in preparing comments/rebuttals to management responses. Cross-references draft reports to source work papers. Provides technical advice and assistance to managers and other supervisory personnel in audit areas. Provides support on an ad-hoc basis to managers on issues concerning financial management, auditing, and audit liaison responsibilities. Conducts follow-up reviews to verify and assess implementation of recommendations issued to correct problems.How to Apply
You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the Bottom of this announcement or by connecting to http://www.dfas.mil/careers/nonstatus/ca_ns_deuVerify.htm/You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The DFAS DEU does not accept SF-171s, OF-612s or other types of application submissions. Only resumes submitted via the DFAS DEU On-Line Resume Builder located at http://www.dfas.mil/careers/nonstatus/ca_ns_deuVerify.htm/ or resumes formatted and submitted in compliance with instructions contained in the most current DFAS DEU Job Kit will be accepted. Incomplete or improperly formatted resumes will not be processed. Applicants who wish to apply by hardcopy or email may obtain a copy of the DEU Job Kit from the website at http://www.dfas.mil/careers/post/deubuilderinfo.html or by calling the DFAS DEU at (317) 510-7153. The DFAS DEU TDD number for the hearing impaired is (317) 510-6579. Business hours for the DFAS DEU are from 7:30 to 4:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Use of a postage-paid government agency envelope to file job applications is a violation of Federal laws and regulations. Applications submitted in postage-paid government envelopes will not be accepted.
Electronic resumes must be received by 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time on the closing date in order to be considered. If submitting a hard copy resume, it must be received in this office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern on the closing date.
When using the On-Line DEU Resume Builder, click on the box for 'INDIANA--Indianapolis.'
When using the DFAS DEU Job Kit, the appropriate geographic location code for this position is 3480. Please follow the instructions in the DFAS DEU Job Kit for the proper placement of this code in your resume.
No additional documentation will be accepted with the resume. Applicants will be contacted if additional documentation is required. You may be required to provide documentation if one or more of the following applies:
If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee claiming ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof prior to appointment that you meet the requirements of 5CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency separation notice, your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or former position, grade level, and duty location. The ICTAP Program is for displaced federal employees working for agencies other than Department of Defense.If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you may be required to submit a copy of the military sponsor's PCS orders.
If qualified based on education, you may be required to provide an official transcript to the appointing agency. In addition, for positions possessing a positive education requirement, you will be required to submit substantiating transcripts. Qualifying education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be asked for proof of your veterans' preference. Your eligibility for appointment may be jeopardized if there is a discrepancy in your veterans' preference status.
All veterans being considered for employment will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214 to the selecting agency.
Contact Information:
Danielle Anderson
Phone: (317) 510-7153
TDD: (317) 510-6579
Email: dfas.deu.processing@dfas.mil
Or write:
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Human Resources Delegated Examining Unit (NHFR)
8899 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46249
US
What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive acknowledgement of receipt of their resume submission within 7-10 workdays.
Required Skills
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree: 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.')
OR
B. Combination of education and experience--at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination;
In addition to the basic requirement above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower pay band level in the federal service or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the equivalent level if outside the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Examples of specialized experience include: Planning and conducting audits by examining and testing financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy and effectiveness; preparing or assisting in preparation of reports from audit summaries and informal briefings with management which present findings and applicable regulations.
Qualified applicants will also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. This position will be filled at the journey level.
Competencies:
Professional knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques of accounting and auditing required to independently plan and conduct audits of agency operational programs and their related accounting systems.
Skill in planning and developing the audit, interpreting findings, and developing or modifying methods and techniques to resolve a variety of problems.
Detailed knowledge of organizational programs and functions in order to conduct audits of agency operational programs or systems.
Skill in using computer-assisted audit techniques, statistical sampling, interviews and other methods of structuring data and surfacing findings to audit accounting and finance programs.
There is NO substitution of education for experience.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP must be 'well qualified' for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. An ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 80 or above (excluding veterans' preference) who meets the qualification requirements will be considered 'well qualified.' Please annotate your resume to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.
Military Spouse Preference: If you are the spouse of an active duty military member, you may be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP). To be eligible for MSP, you must have been married to your military sponsor prior to the reporting date to the new duty assignment, you accompanied your military sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move, and the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's permanent new duty station. MSP applies if you are ranked among the 'well qualified' for this vacancy. A MSP eligible achieving a score of 80 or above (excluding veterans' preference) who meets the qualification requirements will be considered 'well qualified.' Please annotate your resume to reflect that you are applying as a MSP eligible.
If an applicant is given a tentative job offer for this position and is unable to meet any pre-employment requirements within a reasonable amount of time, management does have the right to withdraw the tentative job offer.
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. Further information on this DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf. This position does not meet the requirements for hiring federal annuitants.
Security clearance: Jobs filled from this announcement have varying sensitivity or security clearance requirements depending upon the job being filled. Individuals selected will be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment as a condition of placement/retention in the position. Completion of these requirements may cause a delay in your starting date. If you cannot obtain a favorable adjudication within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
The travel requirement for this position is Frequent.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Defense | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: West Lafayette | |
| Experience:Any | State: Indiana | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:47906 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 45,171.00 - 85,161.00 USD per yearManagement has the discretion to set pay anywhere within the salary range, dependent upon the applicant's qualifications and the availability of funds.
Benefits
These benefits generally apply if you are selected for a permanent or term appointment:
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program has many plans to choose from, all at very reasonable rates, which can be paid from pre-tax income.
The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is one of the premier retirement programs in the Nation. The program features three components: a retirement pension; the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP, an employee controlled investment program); and social security.
Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers numerous life insurance policy options covering federal employees and dependents.
For more benefits information please go to:
http://www.dfas.mil/careers/benefits.html
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