Summary
This position serves as Supervisory Accountant in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the premier security enterprise for the Department of War. You will lead a team in the implementation of financial procedures, systems, and controls; analysis, reconciliation, and correction of financial activity and systems; and interface with DFAS in support of audit compliant financial statements and informed management decision-making.
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTANT you will be responsible for the following duties: Supervising a team of accountants and financial analysts, planning and scheduling work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance to manage the full spectrum of accounting operations across General Fund and Working Capital Fund operations and ensure propriety of accounting results and financial statements. Managing the reconciliation and analysis of accounting transactions and systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts, trial balance, and financial reports. Providing authoritative advice and consultation to leadership on the implementation of financial management policies, regulations, principles, and systems, and financial results of, and impact on, operations. Implementing audit compliant accounting procedures, guiding the documentation, testing, and resolution of internal control deficiencies. Collaborating with DFAS and other internal/external stakeholders to validate financial statements and reports, resolve complex accounting discrepancies, and ensure the proper reporting of financial transactions. Monitoring the accounting transaction life cycle and leads the resolution of transaction and system errors (e.g. problem disbursements, unmatched disbursements, negative unliquidated obligations, undistributed transactions, posting logic errors, etc.).
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Resume Panel review. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Competencies: Leadership, Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting, Accounting Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Financial Management Systems You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.