Staff Accountant

Duties As a STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-11, you will: This position is located in the Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Staff Accountant. Performs detailed reviews and analysis of established procedures and ensures that the administration and operation of financial control systems to include budget, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and travel are in compliance with established statutory requirements, regulations, directives, and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Qualifications Basic Requirement: Degree: 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 six hours of credit in business law. General Experience: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. Specialized Experience: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience in the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities listed. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of applicable financial laws, policies, and regulations and internal control programs. Skill to monitor the resolution of problem areas and correction of deficiencies identified. Skill in applying the knowledge of the DoD FMR and other resources to conduct on-site reviews designed to identify policy, procedural and situational weaknesses and strengths of each functional area of the Comptroller Division. Skill to interpret data and advise officials at higher echelons through either a verbal briefing or a written report that identifies trends and findings as well as root causes of operational deficiencies and their solutions. Education Education Requirements Degree: 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 six hours of credit in business law. Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Additional information BENEFITS: The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Annual Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site Equal Employment: The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (includes gender or sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy), marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. EVALUATION METHODS: Each applicant considered to possess the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in SDNG Technician Pamphlet 335-T and subsequent MOAs. BASIS FOR RATING: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: "Best- Qualified", "Well-Qualified", "Qualified". "Best-Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that substantially exceed the basic requirements of the position and would allow the candidate to perform effectively in the position almost immediately or with a minimum of training and/or orientation. "Well-Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that exceed the basic requirements of the position and would allow the candidate to perform effectively in the position within a reasonable period of time (3-6 months). "Qualified" Level. Candidate possesses the qualifications that meet the basic requirements of the position. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click 10 POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: You must submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at 5 POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE: You MUST submit a copy of your DD 214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. 1. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: a. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Timeframes of experience in Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) will be addressed within the resume (including frequency, e.g., generated metric statistics daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. Please include applicable military assignments in the same format stated above. In describing your experience, as it applies to the position you are applying for, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry. If your resume does not provide enough information re