Accountant

About the role

This position is assigned to the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Financial Management Branch (N948); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN.

Incumbent serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Accountant and may perform one or more of the following duties in support of work performed in the NAF Financial Analysis or the NAF Accounting Sections.

What you will do

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
• Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Prepares, analyzes, interprets and presents accounting data.
• Reviews financial transactions for accuracy and identifies and corrects discrepancies.
• Uses accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems.
• Performs system maintenance and training including cost centers, hierarchies, and general ledger account changes.
• Provides functional guidance and instruction to AIMS Financial Management System users at all levels.
• Works with fiscal oversight or external auditors during audit engagements providing information as needed.
• Works with region business offices coordinating audit support requests.
• Develops, reviews and revises NAF accounting policies.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Serves as subject matter expert for the Military Ticket Program (MTP) accounting function.
• Ensures accurate timely accounting statements, reports, and other related business records for the MTP.
• Initiates collection efforts of amounts owed to MTP from its customers.
• Coordinates and completes entire accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processes.
• Transports files from one system to another using available import/export functions.
• Prepares General Journal entries to record cash transactions associated with the Central Fund bank account.
• Processes invoices from schools enrolled in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA) program.
• Reviews documents submitted for payment for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconciles payments received from schools and the JPMC PaymentNet system.
• Advises billing team of any discrepancies.
• Provides guidance to Human Resources Branch to ensure all benefit plan financials are compliant with all stipulated regulations.
• Validates and reconciles the financial activities of third party benefit administrators for retirement, group medical, dental, life insurance, and long term disability benefit programs including but not limited to: controlling and maintaining all related financial records; developing and preparing annual preliminary budget for employee benefits; reviewing invoices received from health insurance providers and reconciling against enrollment information and contract provisions; tracking insurance cost, billing rates, etc. and reporting on trends.

Education

A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting AND two years of specialized experience in accounting.

OR A combination of education and experience; a minimum of four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.

Education must include one of the following: 1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. 2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• he following documents are required at the time of application: Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman fond no smaller than 10-point with margins no less that one inch on all sides; please review the link on how to write a federal resume - Resume Requirements Proof of education: official transcripts only if qualifying all or in-part based on education; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable) If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
• Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
• Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
• Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
• Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.

According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.