ACCOUNTANT

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to Executes Component Cost Analysis (CCA) Program Taskings. As a member of a CCA team, observes and participates in a limited manner in cost analysis assignments by performing a variety of routine taskings associated with the preparation of system cost analyses.

Duties

- Performs a variety of routine professional accounting functions requiring analytical, procedural, and technical skills designed to advance the intern's analytical, judgment, procedural and technical skills. - Performs routine accounting studies and projects or assists higher level personnel in their accomplishment of accounting assignments of greater scope. Assists in developing recommendations for solving accounting problems where direct application of well-established principles of professional accounting can be applied. Assists in the preparing findings for use in formal and informal briefings. Assists in describing critical assumptions and decision points for decision-makers. - Performs a variety of tasks in support professional accounting to include establishing and maintaining reports for financial management activities in accordance with established accounting principles and policies. - Uses automated financial management databases and systems and computer-generated products. Uses available information technology (IT) software programs to produce reports of financial data. Uses IT products to assist others in analyses of financial management information. - Performs special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. Includes administrative assignments to develop knowledge of the mission and organization of the financial community; preparation of reports for special interest areas; development and presentation of accomplishments, results of assignments, etc. Develops increasing knowledge of relevant DoD and Air Force policies and directives. Develops an increasing awareness of cost aspects in considerations, recommendations and decisions. Help

Qualifications

Any individual who completed all requirements for a bachelor, masters or doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years or will complete these requirements by 31 May 2026 meets the basic requirement to apply for the Recent Graduate Program; -OR- Any veteran released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years, but due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of applicable degree, and not more than six years have transpired since completing the requirements for the degree. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Pathways Guidelines . You can also visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp for additional qualification standards.NOTE:1. Quality Ranking Factor (Justification for quality ranking factor must be substantiated by the Job Analysis and be documented in the case file.2. Selective Placement Factors (Must be Document on SF39A and filed in the case file) To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05. To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05, or GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge and skill in the application of procedures, methods, and techniques which support the analysis and administration of the budget; knowledge of a wide variety of budgetary methods, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and precedents; knowledge of a wide range of sources, types, and methods of funding; knowledge of the accounting systems and related documents used to gather and analyze budgetary information; knowledge of automated management data systems; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to work accurately with figures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. 2. Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings. 3. Knowledge of management theories, principles, concepts and practices as well as pertinent regulations, precedents, policies, and other guides of the employing organization. 4. Ability to research and analyze data and to interpret findings, and the ability to use IT to do so. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Basic 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 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.")Air Force Qualification Standards You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. PLEASE SUBMIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS TO INCLUDE TRANSFERRED HOURS - OFFICIAL COPIES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. IF SELECTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS. ***NOTE*** Degree Audits are not accepted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional informationFor Direct Hire (DHA)Positions: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each locatio