ACCOUNTANT

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance, Audit Oversight and Internal Controls Division, Indianapolis, IN. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The purpose of this position is to provide professional accounting services, financial analysis, internal control support, and advisory services to support the accuracy, integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of CBP financial operations and reporting. Typical duties include: Providing accounting guidance and consulting services to program managers, senior officials, and financial personnel on specialized accounting issues affecting CBP financial operations and reporting. Conducting studies and special projects to assess the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of accounting practices, financial management processes, and related reporting activities. Performing short- and long-range planning for assigned accounting operations, financial management activities, and related reporting requirements. Conducting and coordinating internal control reviews, on-site reviews, and other evaluations of assigned accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and related financial management activities. This position starts at a salary of $126,947.00 (GS-GS-14, Step 1) to $165,037.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $165,037 (GS-14 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR 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 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. You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above AND possess the experience or substitution of e

Salaire : $126,947 – $165,037/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/benefits

Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At CBP, we: Secure and enforce trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products and prohibited goods. Prevent unauth