DFAS · 23 hours ago
AUDITOR
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) is dedicated to leading the Department of Defense in finance and accounting. They are seeking a Senior Auditor to conduct complex audits assessing compliance and effectiveness of programs, develop audit plans, and provide recommendations for improvement.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a senior staff auditor to conduct audits of significant scope and mission impact on large or highly complex audits. Audits are to assess compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of programs where considerable variability exists
Plans audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions throughout DFAS. Develops and writes segments of the audit plan for highly complex DFAS-wide or corporate audits
Briefs management at entrance conferences to explain audit objectives, procedures, and scope, and obtains management’s input. Independently conducts audit survey to determine areas for detailed examination
Independently evaluates management processes and presents facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, and logically. Summarizes audit results and addresses management issues surfaced in the audit. Provides recommendations for corrective actions
Prepares complex audit reports which present findings and cite applicable regulations. Identifies causative situations and recommends corrective action for problems of significant complexity where differing opinions may be strong
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Background or Security Investigation
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for Federal employment
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related)
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
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
You MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position
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
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 be hired at the GS-9 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have one (1) year of experience applying professional knowledge of accounting or auditing laws, regulations, policies and procedures
To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have one (1) year of experience independently performing duties involved with interpreting and applying professional accounting and auditing knowledge
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
Benefits
Moving expenses will be paid.