Duties Duties Summary PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. Vacancy is located in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Payment Management. The primary duty of the Internal Control Specialist is to review existing accounting and financial controls and other legal compliance processes in place and make any necessary revisions or additions. Responsibilities As an Auditor (Internal Control Specialist), you will: Prepare performance review reports which cover audit objectives, scope, methodology, findings, conclusions, projections on the impact of proposed policies, and planned and/or recommended corrective actions for control deficiencies Review internal controls processes and records to see that accountants and accounting technicians are operating in line with a generally accepted accounting principles, laws, and industry and government standards Independently plan and conduct a variety of assignments including interviews, sampling techniques (accounting, statistical, and analytical) and observations of the fieldwork program identifying and evaluating financial risks Travel Required Occasional travel - Minimal travel, as needed Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 Job family (Series) Similar jobs Requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be US Citizens or US Nationals. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 21-FS-673-P, which is open for any US Citizen or US National to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) . Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-13: you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes all of the following: - Reviewing audit reports/reviews for technical competency and audit standards; AND - Planning and conducting technical audits/reviews and serving as a subject matter expert in regards to audit/review standards; AND - Communicating controversial issues, justifying conclusions reached and recommending courses of actions when conducting a performance audit/review.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks. Education A. 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.ORB. 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;2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, eg, 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, eg, 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.The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. Additional information - One vacancy is in Philadelphia, PA; the other vacancy may be in either Washington DC or Hyattsville, MD.- Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a bargaining unit position.- This position is a moderate riskposition.- We offer opportunities for telework.- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - A one year probationary period may be required.- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.- Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) , responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) may result in a "not qualified" determination.Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical and Communication. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury Federal employee (eligible for the ) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority. To preview questions please . Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Drug test required No Required Documents Required Documents A complete application includes 1. A rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) , 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). All applicants are required to submit a rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) . We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your rA$ $A' (C) sumA$ $A' (C) to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view .CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Disability appointment, submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that.- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury Federal employee, click for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to . If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the .Recommended Documents:In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:Current Performance Appraisal If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Benefits Benefits A career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . As a current employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact your Human Resources office. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How to Apply How to Apply The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to Fiscal Service's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary.To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page.To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, below the Application Status, you will select the Track this application link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at and/or the . For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's website. Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone Fax 000-000-0000 Email Address Bureau of the Fiscal Service Please see the "How to Apply" section Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106 United States Next steps To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.2. Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. 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