Auditor

Duties

WHAT IS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Chief Financial Office Deputy CFO, Assurance Review and Testing, Financial Assurance Control Test (ADMIN)

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Serves as an auditor to provide audit services covering departmental programs. Provides problem solving and

planning in a number of geographical locations and covers a variety of work processes carried out in a number of

organizations.

With guidance, conducts managerial and financial audits and other assignments to assess program efficiency,

effectiveness, and compliance with program laws, regulations and other provisions.

With guidance, performs the following activities: Conducts valid and reliable research to analyze internal and

external information to assess risk factors and identify high-risk areas. Identifies, develops, and quantifies audit

outcomes for findings and recommendations that result in stronger internal controls. Evaluates systems, controls

and information, and provides sufficient, competent and reliable evidence to support audit conclusions. Ensures

all elements of findings are developed and provides appropriate recommendations.

Documents audit work papers with the results of audit review, using correct formats, including source, purpose,

conclusion, and results. Develops conclusions of audit tests that address the overall objective(s). Cross-reference

work paper summaries and spreadsheets to supporting work papers. Creates and reviews work papers effectively.

With guidance, performs the following activities: Identifies and uses audit techniques to achieve audit objectives.

Identifies appropriate statistical sampling methods, quantitative methods, and computer technology. Applies basic

knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and principles; and develops technical expertise. Builds

knowledge to better define the work, scope, and design.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):

PD99268

Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

• Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
  
  Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder

• If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.

One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

BASIC REQUIREMENT :

A degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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

A combination of education and experience: at least 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.

• 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, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 LEVEL:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in the professional and fundamental knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts necessary to conduct basic audit assignments requiring an analysis of operational program and accounting systems. Experience with the agency programs and operations in order to develop guidance on audit approach and techniques.

Experience applying the appropriate audit concepts and techniques to identify problems, gather information, and write reports. Experience working with audit managers and program officials to identify problem areas and develop solutions. Experience using problem-solving techniques and is able to prioritize work and focus on important issues.

Experience using computer software, computer files and systems, and computer audit techniques.

Experience with the IRS mission, functions, and organizational structure, or like Federal organization. Experience communicating clearly and effectively; both orally and in writing. Experience managing time and working effectively under the pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions.

OR

EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

AND

MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible.

To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.

AND

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.

• The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

• This is a bargaining unit position.

• Tour of Duty: Day Shift

• Monday-Friday with start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.

• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.

• Relocation expenses

• No.

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