GS-0510-12 ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Federal Employment Opportunities with the California Military Department

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving both the state and nation? The California Military Department offers unique and exciting federal employment opportunities through two distinct programs: Title 5 USC (Civilian Employee) and Title 32 USC (Dual-Status Technician).

This ACCOUNTING OFFICER is located in the Comptroller Division, US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) and is part of the CA USPFO Army. This vacancy is being advertised concurrently with Technician Vacancy CA-13094185-AR-27-010. Only one of the announced positions will be filled. Open to current California National Guard employees serving on a permanent, indefinite or temporary appointment.

Duties

• THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the ACCOUNTING OFFICER, GS-0510-12, is to serve as an Accounting Officer with responsibility for managing the total accounting function for the state ARNG.
• Provides technical supervision of the work of numerous accounting technicians, plans assignments and distributes workload, and as the Senior Accountant in the division oversees all professional accounting work of the division.
• Handles receipt and distribution of funds throughout the state, maintains the standard general ledger reporting system, and analyzes report data to correct errors and recommend action on unfavorable trends.
• Provides financial accounting advice and analysis to the Financial Manager, USPFO, and all organizational elements of the state National Guard, and supports the development of automated accounting systems and procedures.

Education

Required Education: Must have a degree in accounting; 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

Must have 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: twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (this can include up to 6 hours of business law); OR a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, with the agency's panel determination described in the announcement.

Copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application when education is required or used as a substitution for experience.

Qualifications

• ACCOUNTING OFFICER, GS-0510-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, in supervising accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial data recorded in the accounting system and performing professional accounting analysis and reconciliation of financial activities

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Must maintain proper security clearance (a National Agency Check is the minimum before assignment)
• May be required to complete a one or two year trial period
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position under the National Defense Authorization Act 2012
• the certification is a condition of employment
• Recruitment and relocation incentives and PCS costs are not authorized

This is a federal job announcement. You must apply on USAJOBS before it closes on 2026-11-02 — https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889928100. Contact your Veteran Staffing Consultant below for help with the application, but applying through USAJOBS is what puts you in front of the hiring agency.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32 is Tracey Huerta.