U.S. Department of Defense · Silver Spring, Maryland, US

Accountant

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ACCOUNTANT

Posted 27 Aug 2026 · Other · 143677.00

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will serve as the senior technical authority directing professional accounting operations, managing complex automated financial systems, and leading Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives.
  • You will provide expert-level management advice and independent oversight to resolve the most challenging accounting issues stemming from the commands' unique missions, isolated operating environments, and highly complex funding streams.
  • You will both work independently and direct team efforts to address assignments that are typically without precedent, of long duration, and require extensive cross-agency collaboration.
  • You will assign work to subordinate(s) based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
  • You will directly advise the Commander and subordinate leadership on resource availability, internal controls, and the overall financial health of the command.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy 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
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You may be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

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