ACCOUNTANT

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (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 may 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. For the GS-07: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05 for GS-07) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-07 Is Defined As: Validating, maintaining, or processing accounting data or transactions in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations. (Experience must be clearly expressed in your resume.) For the GS-09: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07 for GS-09) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-09 Is Defined As: Utilizing established accounting standards to compile, analyze, and summarize accounting data resulting from day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and, preparing financial statements and/or reports in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations. (Experience must be clearly expressed in your resume.) For the GS-11: In addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09 for GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience For The GS-11 Is Defined As: Interpreting and applying of accounting principles, policies, and procedures; assisting in designing, implementing and assessing of internal accounting control processes; and ensuring the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes. (Experience must be clearly expressed in your resume.) This position will be covered by formal training under the DFAS Career Acclimation Program (DCAP). The purpose of this program is to develop well-qualified, well-trained, high potential employees for future positions within DFAS. Promotion is conditional based on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher graded work. Participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated. 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.