Auditor

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

The duties may include, but are not limited to

Performs annual risk assessments of all APHIS assessable units; analyze the results of the risk assessment to determine which assessable units to review for the current and future fiscal years; and design tests of financial systems.

Develops written reports of all reviews and/or testing and present findings and recommendations annually at the APHIS Management Team Meeting.

Develops and provides quarterly Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) reports to the USDA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

In coordination with the Agency Management Control Officer, ensures that APHIS is fully compliant with the requirements of newly revised 0MB Circular A-123.

Provides guidance to lower-graded Auditor(s) on new and/or unusual assignments, and resolving more complex issues.

Conducts reviews to analyze, evaluate, and advise management on both the effectiveness of programs and operations and the productivity and efficiency of management.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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- 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: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 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.

AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: (1) Assisting in the examination of financial records, operations, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, or established guidelines; (2) participating in the evaluation, testing, or monitoring of internal control systems to identify and address risks or weaknesses; (3) analyzing financial statements, audit findings, or operational data to identify discrepancies, trends, or areas requiring corrective action; (4) utilizing automated systems, data analytics tools, or specialized software to perform financial analyses.; -OR- Education Substitution: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

(education must be degree-seeking, and related to the position) -OR- Combination: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.

You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.