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This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:(1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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. OR (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. You need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-7 if applying for the GS-9, GS-9 if applying for the GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. To be hired at the GS-11 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 if applying at the GS-11 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience at the GS-11 level is defined as: Applying professional knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and procedures in the development, design, revision, and evaluation of automated accounting systems and subsystems to support an assigned area. To be hired at the GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11 if applying at the GS-12 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is defined as: Applying professional knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and procedures in the development, design, revision, and evaluation of automated accounting systems and subsystems on behalf of an organization; performing extensive accounting work related to the design, development, testing, evaluation and implementation of financial systems; solving accounting systems problems in particularly difficult circumstances. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-11, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-9 or higher in the Federal service. To be considered for the GS-12, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher in the Federal service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Serve as a liaison between operational users and DLA DAI PMO, translating functional requirements into technical solutions.
Support either Accounts Payable or General Ledger Financial Reporting.
Provide Accounts Payable expertise in Transactions by Others (TBOs), Transactions For Others (TFOs), and Transactions For Self (TFS).
Ensure compliance with DFARS and other regulations governing government payments.
Provide General Ledger Financial Reporting expertise in Department of War (DoW) Transaction Library, transaction codes, USSGL postings, tie points, and other federal financial reporting requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, design, test, analyze, implement, and maintain the DAI system.
Develop and execute detailed testing scenarios to validate system changes, ensuring compliance with federal government regulations and addressing the needs of users and management.
Analyze and resolve complex system issues, applying innovative solutions to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the design, programming, and deployment of system changes in DAI.
The duties, described above, represent the major duties performed at the GS-12 level. The duties performed for developmental positions will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience.