Job Listing: Accountant
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1 vacancy - Indianapolis, INJoin the Department of Defense’s financial partner at work! Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is the world’s largest finance and accounting organization with over a billion dollars in disbursements each day. DFAS provides finance and accounting services for the Department of Defense which includes: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other Defense agencies. We’re a multi-national organization, with offices throughout the United States and in Germany and Japan. Although we specialize in providing accounting and financial services, career opportunities are available in other fields such as information systems, computer technology, human resources, clerical and administrative, and other areas typically found in large organizations. DFAS offers competitive wages, flexible schedules and excellent benefit packages. Join the DFAS Team – apply now!
Please click on the How to Apply tab for instructions on applying or click the Apply On-line button at the bottom of the screen to apply on-line.
Major Duties
Provides professional accounting services in the interpretation and application of accounting principles, policies, and procedures. The incumbent is responsible, individually and/or as a team member, for providing analyses and reconciliations related to the more complex accounting functions which have very high visibility, involve more than one system and involve a large number of transactions cross-leveling interrelated systems. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of analysis/reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems structure, interfaces of data from financial and non-financial systems/data bases to accounting systems/data bases, and financial report data to resolve complex, significant accounting problems. Monitors performance measurement and financial management information indicators for assessing the operational health of the organization and the accounts managed. Prepares fiduciary financial reports at all levels of DFAS accounting. Provides interpretation on DoD, OMB, Treasury, and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles relating to the accounting for the execution of public funds. Maintains liaison with customers, program officials, accountants, and management officials to identify problems and negotiate acceptable solutions, and to mutually assess the effectiveness of accounting operations and/or receipt of accounting products and services. Develops and monitors internal controls for major segments of accounting operations to provide reasonable assurance of accounting operations integrity. Incumbent operates, maintains, and/or modifies systems to meet local needs. Develops subject matter systems specifications for modification to existing systems (DFAS-owned or 'feeder' systems). Provides functional advice to the design and programming of automated systems. Works with data processing technical specialists in the application of accounting principles and policies to modernize existing systems. Prepares System Change Requests (SCRs) to effect corrective actions and/or implement system changes to accommodate changing requirements or to comply with new legislation, policy or procedures. Develops or revises personal computer (PC) applications to resolve or respond to customer requirements or support improved processing. Performs other duties as assigned.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 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. Central Time 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:
DEU Team
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 with 7-10 workdays.
Required Skills
Qualifications
This position has a positive education requirement.
Applicants who possess a CPA, bachelors or higher degree in accounting in addition to experience will be among the top rated candidates.
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 professional accounting experience (at least one year must be equivalent to the journeyman level) or an equivalent combination of professional accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the equivalent level if outside of federal service.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Experience providing professional accounting theories, principles, concepts, methodologies, practices; performing analysis that required substantial research and understanding of the methodologies for generating accounting entries to recommend solutions to complex transactions, problems or situations.
Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
This is a non-critical sensitive position, requiring a background and security check prior to occupying the position. 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.
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.
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.
NOTE- If you have NEVER worked for the Federal Government, YOU ARE NOT ICTAP ELIGIBLE.
You may be required to make occasional travel.
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: 65,505.00 - 85,161.00 USD per year
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.
Visit the DFAS web site at http://www.dfas.mil/careers/benefits.html for more information regarding benefits.
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