Auditor

Please visit our website www.fmmaclev.com for the job vacancy posting and requirements.

WHAT IS THE JOB? Auditor, 5101

WHAT IS THE STARTING SALARY? GRADE MA 10 - 16

(Brunswick, OH minimum $ 44,981), (Wixom, MI minimum $47,492)

PROMOTIONAL POTENTIAL? GRADE MA 19

(Brunswick maximum $ 131,129), (Wixom maximum $138,448).

Selectee’s pay will be set between the MA 10 – 16 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience.

WHERE IS THE JOB LOCATED (Duty Station)? Within Federal Order #33 Mideast Marketing Area

Please visit www.fmmaclev.com to view the marketing area.

(Telework eligible as determined by agency policy)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION? All candidates. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

OPEN PERIOD: 12/02/2024 to 12/11/2024

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR DUTIES? Systematic examination and appraisal of production, sales, inventory, and financial records of dairy plant operations to determine the accuracy of reported data. Determine audit adjustments, changes to plant records, and recommend procedures to minimize report errors and audit adjustments. Preparing work papers and related documentation that support audit findings and conclusions. Represent the Market Administrator office in contact with the dairy industry and co-workers in a manner which consistently demonstrates fairness, cooperation, and respect in the performance of all official business.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Available Federal retirement Thrift Savings Plan; 401(k)–style retirement savings and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; health, life, flexible spending, and group rate long term care insurance; group rate dental and vision insurance, telework as determined by agency policy and other flexible work schedules.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. A copy of your transcripts must be provided with your application. (Unofficial is sufficient for applying, official transcript will be required upon hiring)

Basic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, dairy or food science, or agricultural economics with at least 9 semester hours in accounting.

OR

A bachelor's degree in any other field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. 6 semester hours in investigative or research courses related may be substituted for accounting. Example of these investigative/research courses include analysis, fraud, or forensic courses dealing with business, or finance.

OR

If you do not have a college degree, you must have the appropriate semester hours described above, and audit or accounting experience that, when combined with education, would equal a 4-year course of study.

Professional Experience Qualification Requirements: Applicants that meet the basic requirement of the position and meet the professional experience requirement for the appropriate pay band.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be a U.S. citizen.

· One-year probationary period is required.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.

· Travel up to 75% overnight may be required.

· Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.

· Must be able to carry a laptop computer, work papers and accessories.

· Background investigation and fingerprinting is required upon employment.

· Must pass a physical.

HOW DO I APPLY? Apply for this position by submitting a copy of your college transcript(s), a resume, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. An official college transcript will be required for qualified applicants upon job offer. To request veterans’ preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.

WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? USDA-Milk Market Administrator’s Office, Attention: Jonathan West, P.O. Box 5102, Brunswick, OH 44212,

Fax #: (330) 220.6783, E-mail: jwest@fmmaclev.com

Deadline: Applications and supporting documents must be electronically by 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard on 12/11/2024.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of on an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $106,797.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $106,797