AUDITOR

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AUDITOR. Position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office. Serves as an agent of the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) on accounting, financial, and managerial issues that require examination by a financial professional. Major duties: As a AUDITOR, GS, 0511-13, you will: Performs the most complex analysis and evaluations related to all aspects of accounting,management control and risk management. Applies a comprehensive knowledge ofanalysis/reporting requirements, work processes, accounting systems structure and data produced toresolve significant accounting and management problems. Identifies and acts upon problem areasthat may result in changes to existing systems; provides solutions to control and reporting problems;and recommends action required to improve operating program effectiveness and maintain theintegrity of financial and accounting information. Interprets policies and procedures generated by higher headquarters to include implications of immediate-and long-range management activities, plans and decisions. Develops, coordinates and publishes regulations, directives and procedures; and provides guidance on their impact on the organizations management process. Involves necessary staff elements in the coordination process. Determines management information requirements; makes recommendations; and develops and monitors financial and operational systems and programs to assist the serviced managers in fulfilling their responsibilities. Verifies proper use of funds, and monitors status of financial activity to preclude or detect violations of government statutes or other funding limitations. Participates in the management process by analyzing results of operations and providing advice, assistance and guidance on alternative resource management practices which may result in shifting resources, avoiding uneconomical practices, and modifying program direction. Performs a variety of reviews that are usually without precedent and require the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data. An example would be a review that uncovers fraud, abuse or an illegal act and a trail of evidentiary material is not readily present. Typically, this material would only include applicable Army, Air Force, Army and Air National Guard command regulations and, if any, GAO guidelines. Prepares a review program based on use of the most appropriate advanced audit techniques. For example, reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares lead sheets to identify any potential weaknesses in internal controls that need further study. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD and DA policies. Accomplishes internal review steps by applying Comptroller General Standards and a wide range of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted audit techniques, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards, DoD, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Army and Air National Guard policies. Drafts reports, which present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Following this report preparation, conducts a discussion of findings with activity level officials. Convinces these officials of the value of recommendations made with their implementation being the ultimate outcome. Reports to command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. Coordinates various actions with major subordinate commands, staff sections and activity directors. Works with operating officials and program managers to identify problem areas and develop solutions. Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations (TFAR) that have been identified by the external audit agencies. Where the evidence does not support a proposed TFAR, negotiates on the commands behalf with the external audit agency to have the TFAR either withdrawn or amended. As the command representative, evaluates the audit response to the TFAR from the applicable management official. May direct the daily activities of a small staff assigned to assist in carrying out the operations of the state. Assures the effective and efficient administration of activities supervised. Advises, counsels or instructs new employees on both work and administrative matters; participates in interviewing candidates for vacant positions and recommends selections; elevates and minor disciplinary measures; identifies training needs of employees and assures the conduct of such training; and develop performance standards. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or in advising management officials of higher rank. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant barriers to practices. Performs other duties as assigned.