ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

About the role

This Announcement Is Open To All U.S. Citizens. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling Department of Defense (DoD) need.

What you'll do

Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.,Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.,Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.,Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.,Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.,Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level GS-06.

Qualifications

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-05 or GS-06. To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04 for the GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience at the GS-05 Is Defined As: Performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy or inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system or correcting invalid/incorrect transactions. To Be Hired At The GS-06 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05 for the GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Is Defined As: Working with accounting systems, policies, and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; AND/OR validating, monitoring, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; AND/OR reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-05, GS-05 with a target grade of GS-06. Minimum Salary: Grade GS-05 is $40,736.00, Maximum is $52,957.00 Minimum Salary: Grade GS-06 is $45,409.00, Maximum is $59,031.00 Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.

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