Auditor Financial

Summary

PLEASE NOTE Based on the current hiring restrictions selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service Office of Payment Operations. As an Auditor Financial you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Offices internal control and financial management review programs providing guidance oversight and advice to management and staff. Learn more about this agency

Summary

PLEASE NOTE Based on the current hiring restrictions selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service Office of Payment Operations. As an Auditor Financial you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Offices internal control and financial management review programs providing guidance oversight and advice to management and staff. Learn more about this agency

Overview Help

Location 3 vacancies in the following locations Washington DC Hyattsville MD Kansas City MO Philadelphia PA No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 90968 - 133142 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Promotion potential 12

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0511 Auditing

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Credentialing SuitabilityFitness National security

Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-FS-13022335-P

Control number 879407800

This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

1. U.S Citizens or U.S. Nationals no prior federal experience is required.
2. CTAPICTAP eligibles.

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Duties Help

As an Auditor Financial you will Perform reviews as part of the Offices internal control and financial management programs.

Facilitate and coordinate the annual review of Offices financial reporting controls.

Work with users who operate and manage the payment systems being reviewed.

Prepare audit reports.

Prepare all work papers to document all actions taken on tasks assigned.

Cross-reference work papers to the final report.

Serve as an Audit Liaison providing high-level audit coordination between external auditors and program offices.

Prepare and present formal and informal briefings to program office management and auditors on the status or results of studies reviews and systems projects.

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment All newly appointed employees to the competitive or excepted service are subject to a probationary or trial period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary or trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary or trial period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.

Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct DepositElectronic Funds Transfer.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

Go through a Personal Identity Verification PIV process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Key Requirements

Please refer to the Additional Information section for additional Conditions of Employment. Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying. To preview the application questionnaire httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13022335

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by monthdayyear and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12 you must have one year full 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as - Analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls OR Leading or assisting with the planning and execution of an audit OR Facilitating and communicating requests for information between the financial auditors and program offices.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirements A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. The term accounting means accountingauditing in this standard. Similarly accountant should be interpreted generally as accountantauditor. OR

B. 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. The applicants background must also include one of the following

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law

2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination or

3. 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 non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting the applicants education training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Factors such as cost effectiveness labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This position is a high riskposition.

We offer opportunities for telework.

We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters e.g. arrests charges convictions involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf dni.gov.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes Challenging work opportunities for advancement competitive salaries bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays 13 days of sick leave and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount up to 75 of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. httpsappsupport-usastaffing.opm.govhcen-ussections45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials ex resume and supporting documents your responses to the application questionnaire and the results of the online assessments required for this position. Be sure your resume includes enough detail to support your qualifications.

You will be assessed on the following competencies knowledge skills abilities and other characteristicsAccountabilityArithmeticMathematical ReasoningAttention to DetailDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrityHonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment that measures critical general competencies needed to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications or experience in your application materials or questionnaire may result in removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in removal from consideration.

Referral All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.

This announcement uses the Rule of Many a numerical ranking process under which eligible applicants receive a numeric score based on the assessment process for the position. Only applicants who are eligible for veterans preference receive 5- or 10-point veterans preference points which are added to passing scores as applicable. Applicants are then listed on the certificate in score order and preference-eligible applicants are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles with the same score.

This announcement uses the cut-off score referral method under 5 CFR 332.402b1. Applicants who achieve or exceed the established cut-off score of 95 will be referred for consideration. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy are available we may lower the cut score in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and applicable policy until a minimum of three candidates per vacancy are eligible to be referred. When a new cut score is established all applicants tied at that cut score will also be referred.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAPInteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.

Optional Essay Questions Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions 200 words max each to help us better understand your alignment with the agencys mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicants eligibility.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents Help A complete application includes

1. A résumé
2. Vacancy question responses and
3. Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.Please ensure all required documents including any required work samples narratives or other materials as stated in this announcement are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience please list the monthdateyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For resume writing guidance please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are claiming veterans preference please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title number of credits grade and date of completion. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Transcripts

How to Apply Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside about two 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.

When the Bureau of the Fiscal Service completes its hiring the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name application material and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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 you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300 Email fiscalserviceinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov Address Office of Payment Operations Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Required Documents Help A complete application includes

1. A résumé
2. Vacancy question responses and
3. Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.Please ensure all required documents including any required work samples narratives or other materials as stated in this announcement are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience please list the monthdateyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For resume writing guidance please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How to write a resume for a federal job

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans preference please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title number of credits grade and date of completion. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Transcripts

How to Apply Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside about two 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.

When the Bureau of the Fiscal Service completes its hiring the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name application material and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

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 you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

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Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300 Email fiscalserviceinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov Address Office of Payment Operations Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Bureau of the Fiscal Service The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems Treasury is a