Accounting Technician Position (GS-5/6)

Apply online through 5/22/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/790631800

To be considered for this opportunity you must apply online through USAJOBS at the link above.

This is NOT a remote work opportunity.  Positions are located at Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

• Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
• 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 (ICP) requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for federal employment.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.
• Duty station for position is Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-05: Specialized experience is defined as: Performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy and inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system and correcting invalid/incorrect transactions.

GS-06: Specialized experience is defined as: Working with accounting systems, policies and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; Validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; Reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts; Researching discrepancies and making adjustments.

Selections for this position may be made at the GS-05 target GS-06 or at the GS-06 grade level. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management's discretion to the GS-06 grade level without further competition.

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.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is generally not applicable above GS-05, but may be considered if it is directly related to the position being filled.

GS-05: Four years of education above high school in any field may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

GS-06: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when it is directly related to the position being filled. If you are using education to substitute for specialized experience, you MUST submit transcripts from accredited institutions at the time you apply and prior to announcement closing.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

For more information or to apply online visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/790631800