AUDITOR

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AUDITOR, Position Description Number T5422P01 and is part of the OH USPFO, National Guard. This position performs routine or limited 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.

Duties

As a AUDITOR, GS-0511-7/9/11, you will perform the following duties: 1. Serves as an auditor performing routine or limited reviews, studies and internal examinations of accounting and operational functions or assisting higher-graded auditors with full-scale, more complex studies. As a trainee, assists in reviews of accounting and operational functions by applying professional knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, practices, automated systems, and related regulatory and statutory requirements to identify issues such as non-compliance with laws and regulations, inaccurate records and reports, and lack of documentary evidence. Assignments may involve any function but will typically involve areas where unusual problems can be anticipated and planned for. Examines a wide variety of processes, documents and reports to determine whether performance has been in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, operating procedures, and appropriate regulations. Observes operating practices and accomplishes all tasks deemed essential to performance of related duties. Reviews various reports received from internal and external sources. Evaluates findings; recommends the areas and types of corrective/improvement actions needed; and, assists in developing formal reports for submission to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer. Based upon the preceding, provides results along with recommendations to higher graded auditors. (35%) 2. Provides technical advice and assistance in matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, procedures, systems, or problems arising from changes in mission, programs, or organizational structure. This includes research of applicable guidelines and regulations and discussing identified problems with supervisor or higher graded auditor, with a proposed plan for problem resolution. Provides assistance as to the most desirable techniques to be employed when problems/questions can be resolved by generally accepted audit procedures or precedent cases. Obtains assistance from supervisor or higher graded auditor when problems encountered warrant their support. (20%) 3. Confers with supervisor or higher-graded auditor to coordinate assignments; furnishes requested data or information concerning completed or on-going local reviews/projects; responds to questions; provides on-site assistance; discusses identified but not fully resolved problems; and obtains additional information that will enhance state operations, accomplishment or required/recommended actions, and/or future assignments. Assists with meetings with officials of other offices/directorates to discuss and seek resolution of problems identified. (10%) 4. Attends in-briefs with management officials. Performs survey work to identify potential operating problems. Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study. Documents results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards and DoD, Army, Air Force, and Army and Air National Guard policies. Drafts findings identifying causative situations and recommends corrective action. Participates in discussion of findings with activity level personnel. Incumbent explains findings and answers questions. Makes any necessary adjustments to findings based on this meeting. Performs follow-up on agreed to findings and recommendations. (35%) Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5422P01). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the qualifying experience and/or education requirements for each grade level. For the GS-7 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Alternatively, applicants can qualify with one year of graduate-level education or by demonstrating superior academic achievement. For the GS-9 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Alternatively, applicants can qualify with two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. For the GS-11 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Alternatively, applicants can qualify with three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You must provide transcripts or other 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078032 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Most current SF-50 (if currently a Federal Employee) 3. Official Transcripts (if substituting college education for work experience) 4. Veterans' Preference:?When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.?Documentation is required to award preference.?For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit? https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/vets/.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).