Location: all cities,TX, USA
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Two (2) Terms, Full-Time, Accountants, GS-0510-12 to work at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), Financial Management and Comptroller Directorate (VF), Audit Readiness Division (VFD) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX. These federal jobs offer a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission.
The announcement opens 10 December 2024. This position can close at any time. Apply Now!• These positions are TERM positions NOT to exceed 2 years but may be extended or lead to a permanent position.• Telework Eligible.• Up to 25% Travel possible.• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $88,205 - $114,663 (includes locality).
Qualifications/Requirements:
The primary purpose of this position is to conduct reviews and audit testing of the AF central funds and determine compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Ensure NAF Accounting guidelines are in compliance with Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) accounting principles and Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management Regulations (FMR), DoD Instructions (DoDI), and AF directives, policies, and guidance. Implements knowledge of accounting principles with a goal to ensure the accounting and financial processes of the AF NAF central funds are up to standard and accurate with financial reporting and control. Performs non-appropriated funds (NAF) financial audit reviews and testing on the Air Force ten central funds balance sheets and operating statements; prepares a variety of reports and related documents. Develops and conducts local internal control reviews (ICRs) of the AF central funds; conducts management control reviews (MCRs); and performs research and develops strategy to implement Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) accounting principles. Formulates and develops training and materials designed to promote financial reporting consistency among central fund accountants, functional program owners, and AF wide NAFIs. Oversees the accounting procedures, and policy efforts related to the Air Force memorandum of agreement (MOA) initiatives.• U.S. Citizenship.• May require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.• Brief complex financial accounting information to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.• May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends.• Mustbe able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):• Knowledge of the professional principles, theories, techniques, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.• Knowledge of NAF, APF, and common commercial accounting principles and procedures such as payroll, purchases, sales, services.• Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings.• Ability to use computer operations, electronic communications, spreadsheet analysis, and database creation and utilization to prepare reports, schedules, and statements.• Knowledge of principles and practices related to various financial management principles of the Air Force and Department of Defense and administrative laws, policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to financial audits in the public sector.• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; conduct analysis; devise recommended solutions; and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
For Accountant (0510):
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 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor. ). -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; (2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.#LI-IO1