Auditor (Pathways Recent Graduate)

SummaryThis Position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's Washington DC Metropolitan area only.More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesWork on a team and assists in performing audits of small defined-pension plansAssist in the administrative tasks related to the field audit and documenting the preparation for field audits.Assist higher-level Auditors in the evaluation of assets to ensure that procedures are adequately and accurately documented in work papers.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsQualifications:You may qualify for this position based on education, specialized experience, or a combination of both.Education:GS-07: You may qualify for this position if you possessone year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.GS-09: You may qualify for this position if you possess two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.Specialized Experience:GS-07:At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the private sector reviewing and analyzing audit or accounting data for accuracy or compliance with accounting or auditing standards. Examples may include: general ledgers, bank statements, audit findings, or supporting audit documentation.GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the private sectorcreating written reports of audit findings. Examples may include: narrative reports, statistical data reports, and reports of recommendations.Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM? Any individual who completed all requirements for an associate, bachelor, master, professional, or doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years meets the basic requirement to apply for the Recent Graduate Program;-OR-Any veteran released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years but not more that six years following completion of applicable degree.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student and social). Volunteer work builds critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationDegree: 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")ORCombination 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; orCompletion 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. You MUST provide a copy of your official transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/accreditationAll qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.All applicants may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application to ensure we receive requested documents in a timely manner. Official transcripts will be required to be requested at the time of the official offer.Additional InformationThis vacancy announcement is to solicit applications for current and/or future vacancies.PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at(202)229-3637 orBeasley.donald@pbgc.gov.TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800)400-7242.All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms.