Credit Accountant - Remote Job at Department of Defense in Rome

ACCOUNTANT (SYSTEMS) Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service Required documents * Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees. Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees. Help Accepting applications Actual salary can be found in link in the Additional Information field below. Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive 0510 Accounting Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Help Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Veterans Veterans of the U.Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference This announcement is open to current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, DoD VRA employees, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants, Military Spouses, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP). Help * Provide professional accounting systems services to supported organizations to plan, design, test, analyze, implement, and maintain applicable Department of Defense (DoD) accounting, finance, and reporting systems. * Designs, develops, tests, evaluates, implements, reviews and maintains major segments of accounting finance, and reporting systems to meet all applicable federal government requirements and needs of management. * Ensures that system design, revisions, and modifications comply with sound accounting practices, internal controls are adequate, and that actions are properly documented. * Performs a continuing review and analysis of records, reports, and user comments to identify system and regulatory problems affecting system development, deployment, and operations, and to ensure reliability and accuracy of accounting data. * Develops unique courses of action to facilitate installation of new concepts for systems. * Provides technical advice in support of the design and programming of automated systems. Help Citizen or National * Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) * Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. * This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details. * Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification * New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position. 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. 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. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Specialized experience 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. Reviewing and analyzing accounting records and financial reports to assure activities meet operational, legislative, and regulatory requirements; providing support to a diverse group of internal and external customers utilizing knowledge of accounting systems and accounting practices, independently performing accounting work related to the design, development, testing, evaluation and implementation of new and/or modified systems and to participate in the development of accounting policies and procedures, analyzing user requirements, and testing software releases, and solving accounting systems problems in particularly difficult and responsible circumstances. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at * The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. * For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. * Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. * We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. * A one year probationary or trial period may be required. * Travel requirement is seldom 1-24%. * This position iscovered by a bargaining unit. * Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. If a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: * Accounting Analysis * Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting * Financial Management Systems * Project Management To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Required documents Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account; uploading in your Application Manager account; For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications. You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. SF-50: With the exception of current permanent DFAS employees, current or former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type. Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) , 09/26/2025 or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Help To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The following link will help you determine if you meet the eligibility to apply for this position: HR Customer Care Center Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account; uploading in your Application Manager account; For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications. You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. SF-50: With the exception of current permanent DFAS employees, current or former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type. Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) , 09/26/2025 or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.