STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Air National Guard Units

Summary This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position: STAFF ACCOUNTANT Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. Responsibilities A GS-0510-11, STAFF ACCOUNTANT: Oversees, establishes, and maintains self-inspection programs and a comprehensive quality assurance plan. Examines financial management functions to ensure internal accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws, and that funds are safeguarded against waste, loss, and misappropriation. Reviews accounting and pay documents, travel vouchers, and vendor payments to ensure supporting documentation is proper and valid. Performs post-audit voucher reviews. Provides administrative oversight, and carries out the requirements of a quality assurance and internal review program. Provides technical assistance and advice to the Financial Manager, staff, and other interested parties. Independently conducts various internal control reviews to assess organizational performance. Serves as the primary source of expertise on matters regarding automated financial systems. Interfaces with various on-base and off-base personnel regarding financial systems. Examines all functional areas and determines the effectiveness of procedures, the integrity of financial and accounting data, and other decision-support criteria used by management. Ensures quality assurance standards and internal controls are in place within the FM. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place. Researches, develops, modifies, and maintains qualitative and quantitative standards for use in evaluating and monitoring performance indicators. Develops statistically reliable and valid metrics using verifiable and objective data. Works closely with the FM staff to target areas for study and review. Identifies existing and potential material weaknesses and works with affected personnel to develop a process of corrections. Material weaknesses in this context relate to both the monetary value and the perceived command, public, or political sensitivity associated with a particular function. Maintains a schedule of all reports, audits, inspections, and internal control reviews. Serves as focal point for fraud prevention within the FM. Reviews data to screen for any unauthorized access level or "dual access" between the pay systems and the General Accounting and Finance System. Reports discrepancies to upper level management for further research. Identifies the need for systems changes and conducts tests to ensure changes produce the desired results (e.g., no duplicate payments, collections, reconciliation, etc.). Responsible for analyzing findings and providing recommendations. Gathers data, records discrepancies, prepares exhibits, and facilitates discussion at monthly quality assurance meeting and prepares minutes. Ensures all open discrepancies are aggressively worked until completion. Prepares monthly Discrepancy Tracking Report for management review. Serves as the Work Group Manager (WGM) for FM, in support of the Local Area Network (LAN),mainframe access, Internet services, and end-user software. Determines the appropriate use of financial system resources (e.g., equipment layout, automated systems design, web-based development, and impact of implementation) and appropriate action plans. Incumbent is responsible for designing and maintaining the FM web page. Cross-feeds various reports and bulletins on a routine basis through various electronic communications (e.g., e-mail, websites, etc.), throughout the FM community. Develops and monitors the internal recognition program and assists the FM in nominating deserving personnel for local and higher headquarters awards. Based on study results, determines need for refresher/supplementary training. Develops, schedules, conducts, and records training. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E1- E6 Compatible Military Assignments: 6FXXX - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities for: - 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 at least 36 month of fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience. Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims. Additional Information - 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.