ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.

Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.

Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.

Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - [email protected]; 402-309-8319.


GENERAL EXPERIENCE: meet one of the following Basic requirements for this position? (Transcripts MUST be submitted and all supporting experience must be reflected in resume.)

1. Degree: 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."

2. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities for:

   - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;

   - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;

   - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;

   - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the accountant occupational series and grade.

Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.

The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel