ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)

This non-supervisory position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Office of the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer (COO), Resource Management Directorate, Accounting Division. This position provides subject matter expert staff accounting experience within the Resource Management Accounting Directorate. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As an Accountant (Staff), you will be responsible for the following duties: Apply accounting policies and analytical skills to assess business operations, identify root-cause issues, and improve financial processes. Review, update, and develop operating procedures and agency-level policy that guide accounting activities. Ensure internal controls are established and functioning to reduce financial and operational risk. Prepare, analyze, and submit required financial reports within established timelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Identify gaps across end-to-end financial processes and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and strengthen business operations. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements A. Degree: 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 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 applicant's 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 nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to the above basic requirement, you must also meet the below. To qualify for the Accountant (Staff) position, your resume and supporting documentation must support that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. A. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13 Interpreting federal financial laws and standards to guide organizational financial practices. Resolving complex financial discrepancies and developing long-term corrective solutions. Leading teams through financial reviews, system changes, or audit activities. Analyzing large financial data sets to identify risks or systemic issues for leadership decisions. - Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or hav

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As an international grocery chain, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) operates 235 commissaries throughout the world, with annual sales of more than $4 billion. We are proud to support military family readiness and enhance quality of life for our military service members and their families through this valued benefit. The foundation for our mission success is our people. We are more than 13,000 strong and reflect our nation's diverse cultures and backgrounds. We are a grocery store and a whole lot more. More information. Our Vision To be THE grocery provider of choice for our eligible patrons - delivering a vital benefit exclusively for our military community and their families. Our Mission Deliver a vital benefit of the military pay system that provides grocery items at significant savings while enhancing quality of life and readiness. DeCA HQ at Fort Lee VA is approximately 30 miles south of Richmond - a city of culture, cuisine, art, and outdoor activities - and situated alongside