ACCOUNTANT - Patuxent River, MD

To qualify for this NH-3 Accountant position, you must meet the basic education requirements for federal accounting series and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 or NH-02 level. This experience must include working knowledge of accounting principles, NAVAIR mission and structure, preparing and analyzing accounting data, and clear communication.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet the basic education requirements for the accounting series as defined by OPM: a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or a related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or a combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or NH-02 in the federal service or equivalent in the private/public sector.
• Specialized experience includes: working knowledge of accounting principles and methodology to perform as a team member in a large-scale accounting function.
• Knowledge of NAVAIR's mission, organizational structure, business processes, and lines of authority.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting accounting data; analyzing financial execution data to resolve variances.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing to provide information and guidance to management or customers.
• Experience with financial analysis, audit readiness, payment validation, and internal controls.
• Experience with MOCAS, TFO, TBO transactions, SF 1081, SF 1034, and Budget Execution Validation (BEV) is desirable.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date.

Perform financial analysis, accounting, audit readiness, and payment validation.

• Support pre-validation of vendor and contract payments by reviewing denied MOCAS, TFO, and TBO transactions.
• Review SF 1081 packages and prepare SF 1034 miscellaneous payments.
• Support Budget Execution Validation (BEV) for General Fund and Working Capital Fund activities.
• Review and analyze asset-related financial reporting, processes, documentation, and data.
• Manage controls testing and substantive testing with the NAVAIR Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Team.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Research unmatched transactions, prepare financial adjustments, and support internal controls.
• Process invoices and receipts; maintain records; coordinate with reconciliation teams; prepare pre-validation packages.
• Develop process flows and memorandums; ensure internal controls mitigate financial statement risks and support audit readiness.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
• This is a permanent, full-time position.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Access to a range of benefits designed for a rewarding federal career.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and work schedule (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

This position is open to current permanent employees of the Department of the Navy, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligibles, land and base management employees, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities (Schedule A), and special authorities may also apply.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements.
• For questions, contact the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages; illegible resumes will not be considered.
• All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date.

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the U.S. Navy's aviation acquisition and lifecycle support organization, headquartered at Patuxent River, Maryland. NAVAIR provides full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons, and systems operated by the Navy and Marine Corps. This Accountant position is within the NAVAIR Accounting Department, which ensures financial integrity and audit readiness for the command's complex, large-scale operations. Working at NAVAIR offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the financial management of critical naval aviation programs, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.