Accountant (Benefits) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Validates and reconciles the financial activities of third-party administrators for the CNIC NAF Retirement and Benefit Programs (e.g., Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), CSRS Offset, Thrift Savings Plan, Defined Contribution/401(k), NAF Retirement) to include reconciliations for both NAF and appropriated fund (APF) staff. Provides guidance to ensure all benefits plans are compliant with regulations and plan directives. Controls and maintains all financial records related to administration of employee benefit programs and prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports and statistical analysis of the employee benefit programs. Develops and prepares the annual employee benefits preliminary budget; performs analysis and reviews budget data to financial data to ensure benefit revenue (downloads) is sufficient to cover benefit costs; and evaluates overall financial effectiveness of retirement programs. Performs complex reconciliations to provide internal control, assure accuracy of benefit payments to benefit providers, and validate the accuracy of related transactions on all general ledger accounts. Reviews payroll bi-weekly pension data for accuracy, identifies discrepancies, determines probable causes, and proposes solutions. Produces, maintains, and submits FERS contribution reports for accurate and timely payments. Manage invoicing and payment reconciliations for benefit services provided to the United States Naval Academy. Analyzes data and/or prepares reports (e.g., pension earnings) for internal and/or external usage. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South, Millington, TN. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses at least one the following: At least two years of specialized experience with accounting work and two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. At least two years of specialized experience with accounting work and a master's degree or directly related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. A combination of education and specialized experience that includes 24 upper level semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Professional knowledge of the concepts and principles of accounting. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC HR policies, regulations, and procedures related to NAF and/or APF retirement and/or benefits plans. Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure, mission(s) of organizations serviced, and sources of funding. Ability to prepare, analyze, and review budget data. Ability to determine accuracy, identify discrepancies and probable causes, and propose solutions to correct financial deficiencies. Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System). Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports (e.g., financial) related to work within the Branch. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This position is located in Millington, TN. If selected relocation to the local commuting area (50 miles) is required. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Required Documents The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . 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. How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/29/2024 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account . Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to to ensure proper consideration is given. Agency contact information CNIC NAF HRO Email Address CNIC HQ 5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 457 Millington, TN 38055 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration

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