[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / ACCOUNTANT Active Not specified Limestone, Maine Posted · 24.09.2026 USAJOBS # ACCOUNTANT Defense Finance and Accounting Service This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. Interprets, develops, adapts, modifies, or integrates accounting, audit, and financial policies and procedures. Compiles statistical data from accounting reports and financial statements to make comparisons against DoD policies, efficiency criteria, etc., to verify/validate results of performance/efficiency ratings assessed to all reporting activities. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the status of performance measurement, internal control, and financial management information indicators for assessing the health and effectiveness of accounting and audit operations. Examines internal controls systems and analyzes/evaluates effectiveness, adequacy, and interrelationships within/among segments of the system and other segments within the organization. Reviews, analyzes accounting reports to interpret operational results, track financial trends, and resolve complex financial management problems for supported organizations. Reviews and analyzes operating programs and procedures for receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting and auditing policies and regulations. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. Basic Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; 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 (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience Is Defined As Experience: (1) Performing professional accounting work that ensures the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and audit operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). (2) Independently applying analytical methods and techniques to evaluate and interpret accounting and audit data, financial statements and reports, processes, accounting/financial systems, or effectiveness of internal controls. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. GS-12 Substitution of Education for Experience: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram. This job was verified from USAJOBS. Applications are completed on the original source. [Apply on the original listing ↗](https://jobradar.live/ilan/281a6719-27ff-4556-98be-679593c3f263/git) ## Stop searching one by one for roles like this. 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