Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as the agency expert in the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Division. Responsible for and exercises broad judgment, discretion and initiative managing single and multi-year detailed work plans for the business cycles. Develops new approaches to existing systems/programs ensuring accountability and audit readiness/sustainment Provides expert authoritative guidance to the Enterprise Business Cycle Owners and other Process Cycle Integrators in performing compliance reviews between the DLA end-to-end (E2E) processes against Federal laws. Assists the Director in managing and coordinating the J8 Risk Management and Internal Control program, performing compliance reviews of the DLA End-to-End (E2E) processes against Federal laws, DoD and DLA policies and regulations. Supports the Enterprise Business Cycle Owners and other Process Cycle Integrators by developing agencywide internal control test plans that will enable the Agency to produce auditable financial statements. Advises and educates DLA Process Owners in understanding and incorporating risk management and internal policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for an Accountant (Staff/Systems), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher 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. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution which reflects that an accounting or equivalent degree was conferred and the date conferred. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration. OR B. A combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration. 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; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. AND C. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Consulting to top Agency management officials in ensuring that the Agency conforms with accounting, budgetary and the functional, statutory and regulatory policies of the Congress, OMB, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Treasury, and the DoD, GAAP) to ensure regulatory compliance. Developing and implementing J8-wide internal control and risk management policies and procedures such as the financial reporting requirements of the CFO Act of 1990, the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, the Government Management Reform Act of 1994, the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) of 1996, the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, OMB Circular A-123 Management's. Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control, and subsequent amendments or new laws affecting financial reporting. Providing guidance on the risk management and internal control policies and procedures for business initiatives and developing implementation guidance and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency E2E. Making risk management and internal control recommendations which change, interpret, or develop policies or programs as related to audit readiness and sustainability. Providing technical direction or advice on risk management and internal control functions, audit readiness activities, and other financial systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.