Accounting Officer (T5)

Quick Facts

National Guard Title 5 excepted service position for an Accounting Officer (T5).

Description

Provides financial accounting advice, analysis, and assistance to financial leadership while developing, executing, and installing new or improved accounting systems. Designs and implements automated accounting systems and operating procedures, administers accounting systems (including general ledger and financial schedules), and supervises the Fiscal Accounting Branch with technical oversight of accounting technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting policies, systems, and operating procedures; design, adapt, revise, evaluate, and implement accounting systems using automated data processing equipment.
• Study accounts and procedural instructions; draft manuals and procedures; advise management on effects of approved accounting changes.
• Monitor operations for full compliance with procedures and published directives; present completed system packages for higher-level approval.
• Support integrated automated accounting systems and operating procedure development; provide technical assistance across resource management functional areas.
• Administer accounting systems: distribute/receive funds, maintain standard general ledger reporting, analyze report data, correct errors, address unfavorable trends, and prepare financial schedules for briefings.
• Revise system structure to meet new reporting requirements; apply professional accounting principles to unique/unprecedented situations.
• Supervise the Fiscal Accounting Branch: plan assignments, distribute workload by priority/complexity, provide counsel and instruction, and oversee professional accounting work.
• Apply accounting approaches across general fund accounting, cost accounting, reimbursement accounting, and working capital funds.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability based on a background investigation.
• May require completion of a probationary period.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Education or experience: either a degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting) or at least 4 years of accounting experience (or equivalent combination) plus qualifying substitution requirements (e.g., CPA/CIA, or substantial coursework with full-performance-level experience).
• Specialized experience: 1-year equivalent specialized experience at least at the next lower grade level, including experience managing the function and leading/directing/assigning personnel.
• General experience skills: collect/analyze data accurately, interpret program material/directives, present briefings/training, and prepare reports/presentation formats.

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package for federal employees; eligibility depends on the position and work schedule. Contact the hiring agency for specifics.