The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A. Possess 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 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law (must submit transcripts with your application). B. Possess a 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; OR (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 hours 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 applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements (must submit transcripts and/or certificate with your application). To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Conducting, examining, or otherwise investigating facts to collect and audit data of financial transactions, reports, and/or records; Utilizing knowledge of accounting concepts, financial statements or application of accounting techniques to conduct interviews to obtain information or discuss cases; Identifying technical audit guidelines and instructions to include validity of requirements, reasonable response times, reasonable costs and/or effective use of services; Analyzing and/or interpreting financial information to determine the solvency of organizational operations to determine whether there has been a violation of Federal Statutes or laws. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-DC-12943161-MP. This Auditor performs, analyzes, and conducts audits for suspected fraud in complex organizational dealings. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Auditor support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of auditing; accounting. Typical work assignments will include: Conducting audit and financial investigations, typically involving one or more violators who are highly successful, professional, or recognized community business leaders; or financial entities having substantial business operations outside the immediate locality with a large number of activities, operations, and transactions. Reconstructing partial or inadequate records to the extent necessary for the purpose of investigation; conducting and carrying to completion financial fraud investigations independently or as a group leader. Obtaining detailed financial information from other sources including interviewing business associates, firm employees, and competitors. (i.e. in the absence of records.) Preparing concise and accurate audit reports, including criminal reference reports involving assembling, correlating, and analyzing the facts obtained and preparing detailed charts and schedules as necessary. Discussing cases with supervisor and recommending further courses of action such as closing of the case, further investigation, and institution of administrative or civil proceedings. Conducting conferences and interviews with members, officers, directors, and representatives of financial institutions, law enforcement agents of the state and city governments and other branches of the Federal government, Certified Public Accountants, and attorneys.