Supervisory 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) Supervisory Accountant.

Incumbent is responsible for all functions related to either Accounts Payables or Production Accounting, or a combination of both functions.

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.
• Non-supervisory duties encompass either accounts payables or production accounting duties, or a combination of both, and include but are not limited to: Serves as the SAP accounting expert for all accounting processes related to specific area of responsibility.
• Serves as a technical accounting expert on any accounting/financial subject related to specific area of responsibility and provides financial management advice and instruction to customers.
• Works with other accounting team members and the Information Technology Branch as needed on any system upgrades or changes.
• Serves as team lead for any future changes.
• Controls and tests any changes to the system related to any accounting function.
• Works with external auditors during audit engagements providing information as needed.
• Develops and implements plans to gain efficiencies for each of the functions under the position.
• Established and maintains desk reference guides documenting all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each of the functions.
• Oversees the reconciliation of all HQ general ledger accounts related to payroll, accounts payable, travel, and any other general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Follows up on outstanding items and makes necessary adjusting entries when required.
• Responsible for the overall month-end and year-end closing process for Accounting and Information Management Systems (AIMS) (Systems Applications and Products (SAP)) ensuring proper procedures are followed for each system.
• Responsible for daily accounts payable electronic funds transfer (EFT) runs in SAP.
• Ensures proper distribution of remittances through automated or manual FAX/e-mails.
• Recommends changes to manual procedures and/or data processing applications and coordinates the implementation of approved changes.
• Provides input to appropriate personnel in analyzing and evaluating financial and accounting plans, proposals, and system changes as well as assessing their impact on CNIC's MWR financial systems.
• Provides assistance in developing and implementing procedure and system changes; maintains surveillance of procedures in use after system changes have been implemented; prepares instructions to field activities on new or revised accounting procedures, and works with appropriate personnel in the design and testing of automated systems.
• Performs field activity assist visits throughout the CNIC enterprise to train accountants on SAP AIMS operating procedures.
• General duties include but are not limited to: Develops and presents specific training to both internal and external customers.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
• Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in section staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary; and Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

Education

A degree in accounting 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

OR A combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of specialized experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.

The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.

Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing.

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

• The 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. 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