AUDITOR - TITLE 5
As an Auditor, GS-0511-12, you will:
Audit projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepare an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques. (30%) Conduct entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explain the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Perform survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Review operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepare audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Document survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. (20%) Accomplish audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepare working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepare audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follow up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuade command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome. (20%) Perform audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Report to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. (15%) Provide unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems. (15%) Perform other duties as assigned. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:
performing audits on a variety of programs and to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program laws, regulations, and provisions
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Audit projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit projects may include financial audits that require extensive cost and price analysis techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepare an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques. (30%) Conduct entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explain the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Perform survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Review operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepare audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Document survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. (20%) Accomplish audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepare working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepare audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follow up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuade command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome. (20%) Perform audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Report to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. (15%) Provide unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems. (15%) Perform other duties as assigned. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:
performing audits on a variety of programs and to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program laws, regulations, and provisions
- Department:
0511 Auditing - Salary Range:
$80,830 to $105,083 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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