Accounting Officer

Duties

• Assists the CFO who is responsible for the management of all internal accounting systems within the organization and works closely with other Accounting Officers to assign work to Accounting employees.
• Responsible for assisting in developing and adapting generally accepted accounting principles to the unique requirements of the Naval Academy Business Services Division.
• Assists in managing the accounting program; including hiring, developing, and supervising accounting technicians, and other accounting staff.
• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance and related operations for classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Assists the CFO by analyzing the results and interpreting the effects of financial transactions upon the financial resources of the organization.
• Applies accounting concepts and principles to develop, apply and adjust financial plans and policies; solve problems, render advice and meet other requirements of management and Naval Academy Business Services Division goals.
• Assists managers in preparing and reviewing budgets; and in understanding the singularity of accounting for the NABSD organization and trains activity managers in financial management reporting.
• Makes recommendations to the CFO regarding both budget formulation and budget execution.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, and preparing and presenting of other performance reports.
• Serves as a technical advisor to all levels of management throughout the organization and to other non-appropriated fund organizations throughout the Naval Academy.
• Performs studies of a financial nature as directed by CFO of Naval Academy Business Services Division.
• Provides financial data and documents requested by independent and governmental auditors (CNIC).
• The incumbent must possess a broad, yet detailed, mastery of concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of financial management sufficient to manage and analyze the high level of the USNA NAF Division; a detailed knowledge of DOD regulations as they relate to NAF funds and the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex financial programs and analysis. Knowledge of Sage Accounting System for accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and general ledger modules, the Midshipmen Pay System, Retail POS System, Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance - requires 18 years of age.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant.
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.
• Participation in Direct Deposit.
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) requirements for this position are as follows:
** Your application must include narratives for each KSA and examples to demonstrate your qualifications and experience.

Incumbent must have one of the following: (a) Degree in Accounting; (b) Degree in a related business administration, finance, or public administration field that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting; or (c) a combination of at least 4 years of experience in accounting, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Experience in a management role highly desired.

Incumbent must have experience with business accounting and financial principles. Accounting experience with federal regulations and instructions, or non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) is highly desired.

Incumbent must have experience monitoring and producing financial reports; recognizing and addressing complex financial issues; coordinating and consolidating budget submissions. Experience coordinating financial data with Defense Finance Accounting Services (DFAS) or other Department of War (DOW) activities preferred.

The incumbent must have the technical capability to learn and operate any financial accounting system used by the U.S. Naval Academy. Experience using any of the following is highly desired: Sage 100 Accounting System, NetSuite ERP System, and commercial off the shelf POS systems.

The incumbent must have strong communication skills to explain reports to supervisors, department heads, and brief senior leadership on execution of authorized resources.

Additional information

Join the leadership team at the U.S. Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) as an Accounting Officer! This is a unique opportunity to lead a newly restructured, specialized accounting division supporting over $60M in diverse retail, service and hospitality operations. Your financial expertise will directly power the programs and services that support the Brigade of Midshipmen, making a tangible impact on the daily life of the Academy. We are looking for a strategic leader to mentor a talented team, optimize our financial workflows, and drive operational excellence in a high-reward environment. If you are ready to combine professional financial leadership with a mission that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.