ACCOUNTANT
What you'd do
You will serve as an Accountant in the Accounting Division, Comptroller Department of Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC).
Major duties
You will serve as a resident expert on general ledger and subsidiary account balancing within the official accounting system. You will perform analysis and interpretation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts. You will resolve general ledger and subsidiary account discrepancies not readily resolved by subordinate accountants or financial management specialists. You will perform compiled analysis, develop resolutions and advises senior CNIC management on issues regarding the operational accounting functions. You will identify and research accounts for abnormal balances not readily solved by subordinate accounts.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpreting accounting regulations, principles, theories, techniques and procedures to provide sound advice on effective and efficient methods of accounts reconciliation; 2) Reviewing various financial documents and agreements such as contract, purchase orders, etc; 3) Reviewing and/or and monitoring account balances to ensure execution does not exceed authority; 4) Developing and/or formulating financial plans and reporting while utilizing various financial systems to research, identify, correct errors; 5) Developing and/or updating standard operating procedures and desk guides; 6) Conducting briefing to management and/or providing training in all aspects of financial processes and accounting methodologies; 7) Answering customer inquiries related to financial matters; 8) Navigating Microsoft applications and various accounting systems where applicable; 9) Communicating orally and in writing to ensure execution of planning. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/accounting-series-0510/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.
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