Auditor

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AUDITOR, Position Description Number T5147P01 and is part of the UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Veterans Preference does not apply to professional series.

As an AUDITOR (GS-0511-11), you will serves as an agent of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional. Performs quick response reviews, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up, and a variety of staff and systems accounting duties to analyze accounting records and to enhance the financial reports and operational data used by local management.

Position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). Incumbent reports to the Internal Review Division Chief, but may receive guidance and directions from a higher graded IR Supervisor or IR Accountant Auditor if assigned.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; ability to comprehend and/or apply problem solving and negotiating techniques; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have one year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade. Must have experience utilizing professional accounting and auditing knowledge, provides recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems and implementation of new or changed regulations, procedures and analyses of automated systems.

Must have experience reviewing automated accounting and financial systems and identifies the need for changes to enhance system capability to track and report financial reports and operational data used by local management. Must have experience utilizing professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and procedures; Performing complex professional accounting and review activities involving in the analysis of accounting records; conducting in-depth research and analysis in the coordination and resolution of problems.

Experience studying a variety of background material to gain program information and discover leads. Experience explaining the purpose and procedures for the review and answers questions; performing survey work to identify potential operating problems; preparing lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study.

Experience documenting the results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

EDUCATION

1 . Degree: Accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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. OR 2. Combination of Education and Experience: A. Combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing 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; OR
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 auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. You must provide Official Transcripts as documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.