Department of the Army

COST ACCOUNTANT

Sacramento, California Full time

COST ACCOUNTANT

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Sacramento, California

Salary Range: $68419 - $107620 Per Year

Job Summary: This COST ACCOUNTANT position, is located in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Comptroller Branch, Accounting Services Branch and is part of the CA USPFO Army.

Major Duties:

  • THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the COST ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-9/11, is to perform review and analysis of the various procedures used in administering and operating the fiscal control systems of the state and to identify, determine the cause of, and take corrective action to resolve difficulties, problems, and inefficiencies within those systems and ensure costing structure is established and monitored in the systems at the state level. Main responsibility is to serve as the financial expert for the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Comptroller in a cost management environment under the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Qualifications: COST ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-09 (Trainee): Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Performing accounting work that includes financial statement and financial related programs; Performing basic accounting principles and conduct business program requirements; Following directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. COST ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Conducting accounting business in accordance with directives and policies; Evaluating the existing internal control systems to determine the level of reliability; Obtaining sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity under examination; Using statistical and/or judgmental sampling of financial records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in which the activities discharged their financial responsibilities, and/or to determine that the financial records were maintained in accordance with applicable regulations. TRAINEE POSITION: Applicants not meeting full qualifications for the Gs-11 position indicated above may be considered for GS-09 trainee, if qualified. Statement-of-Difference of qualification requirements for each are indicated. If appointed as trainee, the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to GS-11 upon meeting full qualifications and recommendations of supervisor. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accounting Analysis Attention to Detail Financial Concepts, Policies, and Principles Reading Comprehension

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-18