ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

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 perform work for implementation of policy and guidance pertaining to AFRC accounting and finance functions.

Major duties

Performs analysis of accounting and finance operations to identify problems, evaluate data, and recommend procedural improvements. Provides technical advisory, liaison, and training support for accounting and finance systems and functional operations. Prepares reports and correspondence, ensures compliance with established requirements, and performs related support work. Assists in testing and evaluating new or revised accounting and finance systems. Assists in installing, testing, and evaluating new or revised accounting and finance systems by performing assigned portions of system studies and validation efforts. Collects, organizes, researches, and analyzes quantitative and transactional data to assess system accuracy, adequacy of operations, and impact on financial processing and reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned. Complies with all established rules, regulations, and AF Policies. Uses tact and diplomacy, develops and maintains a good rapport with all individuals while on RAFB or any TOY facility.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions . Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes the ability to process accounting and budget transactions. Responsible for monitoring all operations in the account and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to management officials and technicians engaged in different financial functions and maintaining, controlling and reporting financial information. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: 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 OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. Knowledge of standard regulations and procedures governing implementation of accounting and finance systems.
2. Knowledge and understanding of systems operations and skill in identifying problems and deficiencies to ensure accuracy of financial data.
3. Knowledge of and skill in applying accounting principles and practices to assist base and command personnel on matters pertaining to pay and travel functions.
4. Knowledge of Air Force Reserve Command organizational structure and functions to coordinate accounting requirements with appropriate offices.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Conditions Of Employment:

1. Secret Clearance must be obtained and maintained.
2. This is a Financial Management Level (1, 2, or 3) Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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.