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Job SummaryThis job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Whitehall, OH salary range: GS-12 min salary is $93,400 and max salary is $121,422. GS-13 min salary is $111,065 and max salary is $144,386 Limestone, ME salary range: GS-12 min salary is $89,508 and max salary is $116,362. GS-13 min salary is $106,437 and max salary is $138,370
QualificationsBasic Requirements: (1) 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 (2) 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 law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. You WILL need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11 for GS-12 level; GS-12 for GS-13 level) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. GS-12: Specialized experience is defined as: Applying professional knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and procedures to develop, design, test, revise and evaluate one or more automated accounting systems and subsystems to support an assigned area. GS-13 Specialized experience is defined as: Applying professional knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and procedures in the development, design, revision, and evaluation of automated accounting systems and subsystems to support an assigned area. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include independently performing accounting work related to the design, development, testing, evaluation and implementation of new and/or modified systems; Experience in designing, developing and implementing major and key segments of accounting and financial systems and procedures; providing support to a diverse group of internal and external customers utilizing knowledge of accounting systems and accounting practices; Participating in the development of accounting policies and procedures, analyzing user requirements, testing software releases, and solving accounting systems problems in particularly difficult and responsible circumstances; and experience in preparing written detailed specifications for system modifications as required. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Major DutiesPlans, designs, tests, analyzes, revises, implements, and maintains all or major portions of a complex financial accounting system.Assesses the integration of new computer technology and new means of improving productivity and efficiency of systems.Ensures that systems designs provide for the integrity of financial records and provide data and reporting capacities for preparation and submission of documentation required by the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act for all assigned systems.Provides guidance and expert technical advice to associates, bases, major commands, central operating locations, centers, and/or other echelons of management and other agencies.Develops, interprets, and revises accounting and finance systems policies and procedures.