ACCOUNTANT

Apply ACCOUNTANT Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service Accounting Operations Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

This is not a remote work opportunity.

Positions may be located in Cleveland (OH), Columbus (OH), Indianapolis (IN), Limestone (ME), and/or Rome (NY). Summary Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

This is not a remote work opportunity.

Positions may be located in Cleveland (OH), Columbus (OH), Indianapolis (IN), Limestone (ME), and/or Rome (NY). Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/19/2026 to 04/06/2026 Salary $40,736 to - $101,375 per year To view pay rates for a specific location, visit Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 11 Locations MANY vacancies in the following locations: Indianapolis, IN Limestone, ME Rome, NY Cleveland, OH Show morefewer locations (1) Whitehall, OH Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 11 Job family (Series) * 0510 Accounting Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number DFAS-DHA-ML- Control number 861826100 This job is open to Help The public U.S.

Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to all U.S.

Citizens.

Duties Help * Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

* Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions affecting asset, liability, revenue, expense, and budgetary accounts.

* Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.

* Applies knowledge and understanding of automated data processing systems as they apply to accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues.

* Performs special audits, studies, reports, and/or analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based on balanced scorecard measurements or indicators.

* Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S.

Citizen or National * Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.

* Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) * Suitable for Federal employment * 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.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency.

Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received.

Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements.

Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria.

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume.

Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume.

Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

This position has a positive education requirement.

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (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.

OR (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.

You MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

* To be hired at the GS-05 entry grade level, applicants must meet the basic requirement as described above.

* To be hired at the GS-07 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: * One (1) year of experience assisting with basic activities related to validating, maintaining, or processing accounting data or transactions.

OR * One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) which can be met by: * Grade point average (GPA) of a 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR * Class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision OR * Membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement * To be hired at the GS-09 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: * One (1) year of experience performing activities related to utilizing established accounting standards to compile, analyze, and summarize accounting data resulting from day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and preparing financial statements and/or reports.

OR * Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

* To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: * One (1) year of experience independently performing duties involved with interpreting and applying of accounting principles, policies, and procedures; assisting in designing, implementing and assessing of internal accounting control processes; and ensuring the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.

OR * Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Selections may be made at the GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 entry grade levels.

Selections made below the GS-11 grade level will be developmental in nature.

Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11 grade levels without further competition.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-05, GS-07, or GS-09 with a target grade of GS-11.

The minimum salary for grade GS-05 is $40,736, maximum $55,296.

The minimum salary for GS-07 is $50,460, maximum $68,496.

The minimum salary for grade GS-09 is $61,722, maximum $83,787.

The minimum salary for grade GS-11 is $74,678, maximum $101,375.

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Volunteer Experience: 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four full years of undergraduate education, working towards a bachelor's degree, may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed undergraduate level education and experience may be used to meet the total experience requirement.

If you are using education to substitute for generalized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

( GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement ( at the undergraduate degree level may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education ( GS-09 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education ( GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education ( Additional information * Moving expenses will not be paid.

* 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.

* Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

* Travel requirement is seldom.

* This position is covered by a bargaining unit.

* Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). * This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule.

Pay will vary by geographic location.

We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency.

Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received.

Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

* 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.

(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here). * This position will be covered by a formal training under the DFAS Career Acclimation Program (DCAP). The purpose of this program is to develop well-qualified, well-trained, high potential employees for future positions within DFAS.

Promotion is conditional based on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher graded work.

Participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated.

* All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.

* 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.

Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM