Accountant

U.S. Coast Guard Community Service Command


OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 01/30/2025

 

 

 

Announcement #: 5943

Opening Date: 3 October 2024                                     Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0510-04

Closing Date: Until Filled                                              Work Schedule: Full Time 

Position: Accountant                                                    Salary: $60-$75K Annually DOE

Who May Apply: All Sources                                       Location: Kodiak, AK – MWR Kodiak Admin  

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Relocation Incentive for eligible candidates, up to $8000*

*Terms, conditions, and applicable taxes apply. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity for reimbursement for up to $8000 for expenses related to travel, shipment of household goods/personal effects, and transportation. Incentive requires a two-year service agreement, to be signed at time of offer acceptance.

 

 

DUTIES:

Incumbent will operate directly under the supervision of the MWR Business Section Chief and MWR Director.  Develops, monitors and reviews financial reports, payroll, accounts payable, internal review, follow-up, and banking data.  Develop and revise in-house data to meet new requirements.  Provide guidance and direction necessary to effectively accomplish mission requirements. Serve as point of contact for all matters dealing with the accounting function.  Make rational analysis of various aspects of operation to identify problem areas or unfavorable conditions which may have developed. Train and supervise Accounting Technician.

Directs the accounting management of MWR, including supervision of an Accounting Technician. Prepare monthly financial reports encompassing all MWR activities and prepare quarterly financial reports to present to Base Command. Accountant responsibilities for Morale Units in the AOR include reviewing all Morale Account Financial Statements, in addition to reconciling and distributing quarterly, Shipmate, and Capital Improvement Morale Funding Ensure all MWR bank accounts are balanced in a timely manner and any disputes resolved immediately.  

Review finished product and analyze results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other matters bearing or the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of accounting and ensure accounting technician has a clear understanding of regulations and procedures. Maintain/update MWR Accounting SOP’s. Serves as point of contact for all matters dealing with the accounting function.

Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum:

  1. Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree which include 24 semester hours in accounting from an accredited university or college or experience to include progressively responsible management accounting experience.
  2. Must be able to work independently and have a strong understanding of accounting best practices and data entry software.
  3. Experience working with a diverse group of managers.
  4. Required to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
  5. Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word, QuickBooks and Outlook. 

 

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

1. Five or more years accounting experience.

2. Work experience directing the activity of subordinate accounting staff.

 

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

 

  • Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave

 

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

  • Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378.  Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:

 

Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.   Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.   Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 

 

You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government.  You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee.  Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration.  If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

 

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Accountant FT - 5943

Kodiak, AK, US

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:  All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

 

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualify them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

Kodiak, AK

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