Auditor

Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG has statutory oversight responsibility covering the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on audits, inspections, investigations, and special inquiries of all USCP organizational entities. These audits encompass the following: (a) the operating, administration, and financial activities of USCP Bureaus and Offices; and are directed to determine compliance with applicable laws, economy, and efficiency and/or achievement of program results; and (b) selected claims, costs, cost proposals, and cost and pricing data arising from loans or other agreements entered into by USCP. With a professional comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of professional accounting and auditing, and knowledge of organizational practices and functions, the incumbent of this position independently plans and conducts audits or participates as a team member of audits led by a higher-graded auditor. The audits conducted may involve financial records and systems or consist of activities to review and evaluate the performance of an entity's functions or activities involved in the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. 1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, conducts, and prepares reports on audits, analyses and reviews. 2. Resolves most issues encountered in audits including those where the governing laws and/or regulations require interpretation. 3. Ensures that the audit findings are supportable, meets audit standards, and that conclusions and recommendations are sound and reasonable. 4. Prepares, reviews, and edits draft reports. Submits comprehensive objective reports of the audit with well-defined findings and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must have Direct Deposit. This position is ELIGIBLE for telework as determined by the OIG policy. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 1. You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government (see education); and 2. You must have specialized experience for this position, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing accounting, auditing, financial or compliance work by planning, conducting audit assignments and reporting results. 3. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience Highly Desired Skills Experience conducting or overseeing financial statement, information technology, or performance audits. Possess a relevant professional certification to include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: Education You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government. 1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). 2. At least four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that included 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting or auditing courses. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

Created: 2024-11-05