US Defense Finance and Accounting Service Looking for AUDITOR at Indianapolis, IN Full Time

This position is being filled under the
Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements.
Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

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 .

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

• To be hired at the GS-7 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
  • One (1) year of experience applying knowledge of accounting or auditing laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to analyze and evaluate reports or other documents from financial systems; gathering financial data from various sources related to a specific financial issue; and researching financial policies and laws to identify common financial issues. OR
  • One full year of graduate level education or a bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement which can be met by:
    • Grade point average of a 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR

    • Class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision OR

    • Membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement
• To be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
  • One (1) year of experience applying professional accounting knowledge and auditing laws, regulations, policies and procedures to resolve basic problems relating to auditing and compliance review work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include analyzing financial and statistical data; providing professional accounting advice to managers; analyzing and reconciling accounts and transactions; formulating routine financial reports and implementing fiscal year-end closing procedures; evaluating audit programs and making recommendations. OR
  • Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
• To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
  • One (1) year of experience providing professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards and principles to effectively conduct financial management or performance audits by analyzing financial and statistical data. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include performing or advising on work consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity; Assisting in developing or modifying audit plans, programs, and techniques in dealing with audit problems; analyzing policies, procedures, internal controls, and activities; conducting operations audits to develop recommendations for improved economy and efficiency which results in cost avoidance or effects cost reduction. OR
  • Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
• To be hired at the GS-12 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
  • One (1) year of experience conducting professional audits using the standards, theories, concepts, and practices of auditing, management, and accounting. Work conducting professional audits may include the following types of tasks: Analyzing an organization’s accounting systems and operations to determine the degree of regulatory compliance and adherence to accounting principles or management practices of the function being audited; performing audits to determine the adequacy of internal controls and their operational effectiveness; writing reports of audit findings and conducting presentations to identify deficiencies and recommendations for improvements; or preparing audit plans, approaches and guidelines to examine a function or program using various audit techniques such as interviews, systems data gathering and statistical analysis.
  • GS 12 and above: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 entry grade levels. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12 grade levels without further competition.





Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

• If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
• Moving expenses will not be paid.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A two year probationary or trial period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• This position is Non Exempt at the GS-7/9 grade levels and Exempt at the GS-11/12 levels from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is Seldom.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives)
• This position will be covered by 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. Selections at the entry levels, GS-07 & GS-09, will be covered by a formal training development program with promotion opportunities under the DCAP Program. Promotion is conditional based on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher graded work. Individuals who previously successfully completed the program will not be placed in the formal developmental program and are ineligible for having pay set using maximum payable rate or pay retention. Participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated. Additional information may be found at: http://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/vacancyannouncement.html.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-164314-517.
• This is a NCS/Moderate Risk/No Access position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected for this position are required to obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.