About this role
Job SummaryThe incumbent serves as an Auditor for the Office of Oversight, Trustee Oversight Unit, Executive Office of the United States Trustees (EOUST)., United States Trustee Program (USTP). The assets administered and subject to continuing analysis involves billions of dollars in real and personal property, cash, securities and other residual and related assets of the numerous firms and individuals subject to bankruptcy proceedings.
QualificationsTo qualify for the position of AUDITOR, at GS-0511-14, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Possess one of the following Basic Requirements: 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. -OR- 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; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that: (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Since this position has a positive education requirement, you must submit proof of meeting this requirement. A copy of transcripts(s), a copy of a CPA or CIA license, or a list of related college courses completed (including the name of the attended college/university, its location, course names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses) is REQUIRED. Transcripts can be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they must include the courses/names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses. Please ensure that the transcripts or list of completed college courses you have provided include information relevant to the basic education requirements. If your transcripts do not show this required information, your application will not be qualified for this position and will not receive any further consideration. If selected, you will need to submit official transcripts before a firm job offer can be extended. Specialized experience at the GS-14 level: One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional auditor performing task or duties such as: applying auditing principles, concepts, practices, and analytical methods and techniques and provide recommendations on appropriate actions in accordance with industry and regulatory standards. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 06/17/2026.Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Major DutiesThe duties and responsibilities for a Auditor, GS-511-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Research policy and program documents, manual and procedural guidance to determine adequacy of financial reports 2) Coordinate audit findings with United States Trustees and their staff, including analysts, to identify problem areas and to develop solutions. 3) Conduct studies and analysis of financial irregularities, develop reports, and develop case documentations to support criminal proceedings. 4) Provide advice, guidance, and oversight on internal review of activities for bankruptcy related programs to ensure adequacy of credit counseling and debtor education. 5) Advise management of reviewed activities for programs to ensure adequacy of credit counseling and debtor education processes.