Job Details

Accountant (Systems)

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Alaska District seeks to fill a Systems Accountant position. An ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting systems, problem solving, analysis, and data query skills. The candidate should possess an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal law and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills; be detail-oriented; and passionate about taking care of people.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain DOD personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Serves as the senior Systems Accountant and assistant to the Accounting Officer.

Performs or reviews the drafting of District regulations and SOP's for use with automated systems on a continuing basis to standardize and improve procedures.

Evaluates proposals and conducts reviews to determine, select, and organize appropriate data (reports, records, pay data, accounts receivable, finance records, etc.) from CEFMS for use in executing District performance measurements.

Provides the Finance and Accounting Officer and other district staff elements with professional managerial accounting advice and guidance based on interpretation of statute and higher headquarters regulatory guidance.

Interprets the accounting policy implications of immediate and long range activities.

Plans, makes decisions and provides technical assistance with respect to the most desirable accounting techniques to be employed in accomplishing objectives.

Devises implementing policies to effect the various aspects of financial management.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

One year probationary period may be required.

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Financial Management Certification Level 2 within 24 months.

Temporary duty travel (TDY) may be required approximately 5% of the time.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Accountant: A. Degree: bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing analytical studies using quantitative analysis techniques and 2) resolving technical accounting problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).