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Accountant

Air Force Civilian Career Training | Scott AFB, IL

Posted Date 10/29/2023
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The primary purpose of this position is to Executes Component Cost Analysis (CCA) Program Taskings. As a member of a CCA team, observes and participates in a limited manner in cost analysis assignments by performing a variety of routine taskings associated with the preparation of system cost analyses.- Performs a variety of routine professional accounting functions requiring analytical, procedural, and technical skills designed to advance the intern's analytical, judgment, procedural and technical skills. Performs routine accounting studies and projects or assists higher level personnel in their accomplishment of accounting assignments of greater scope. Assists in developing recommendations for solving accounting problems where direct application of well established principles of professional accounting can be applied. Assists in the preparing findings for use in formal and informal briefings. Assists in describing critical assumptions and decision points for decision-makers.

- Performs a variety of tasks in support professional accounting to include establishing and maintaining reports for financial management activities in accordance with established accounting principles and policies.

- Uses automated financial management databases and systems and computer-generated products. Uses available information technology (IT) software programs to produce reports of financial data. Uses IT products to assist others in analyses of financial management information.

- Performs special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan. Includes administrative assignments to develop knowledge of the mission and organization of the financial community; preparation of reports for special interest areas; development and presentation of accomplishments, results of assignments, etc. Develops increasing knowledge of relevant DoD and Air Force policies and directives. Develops an increasing awareness of cost aspects in considerations, recommendations and decisions.
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The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year (Change based on your program (s) formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force.

NOTE: Notices of Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority. Please do not contact this office for status. If you are selected for this position, you will be contacted.

To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05.


To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05, or GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge and skill in the application of procedures, methods, and techniques which support the analysis and administration of the budget; knowledge of a wide variety of budgetary methods, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and precedents; knowledge of a wide range of sources, types, and methods of funding; knowledge of the accounting systems and related documents used to gather and analyze budgetary information; knowledge of automated management data systems; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to work accurately with figures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
2. Ability to gather, assemble, interpret, and analyze financial management information and present it in written reports, statements, and platform briefings.
3. Knowledge of management theories, principles, concepts and practices as well as pertinent regulations, precedents, policies, and other guides of the employing organization.
4. Ability to research and analyze data and to interpret findings, and the ability to use IT to do so.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Salary46,696.00 - 87,868.00 Annual
Opportunity Type
Job

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