ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as an as an accountant (staff), responsible for developing, coordinating, and promulgating accounting, financial management, and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Joint Staff (JS) Comptroller.

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 As a ACCOUNTANT (STAFF) at the GS-0510-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Establishes and maintains accounting financial management, and financial reporting programs and processes that are vital to and in support of the Joint Staff (JS ) mission. Establishes, reports on, and monitors internal controls that cover financial reports and systems to improve operations and system effectiveness. Conducts expert analysis of budgetary reports and financial statements and interprets financial reports using an in-depth understanding of, and familiarity with, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Conducts periodic audits of the accounting system to ensure it is operating properly and meets the United States Standard General Leger (USSGL) criteria, Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS), and Financial Systems Integration Office (FSIO) core system requirements. Conducts internal audits of the JS accounting and financial management reports using audit techniques designed to identify improper general ledger posting logics, tie-point analytics, abnormal balances, and internal control weaknesses.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.