Accounting Technician (GS-5)

Apply online through 6/25/2024 at: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Interested candidates must apply online through USAJOBS at the link above to be considered for this opportunity.

Summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

This Announcement Is Open To All U.S. Citizens.

Position Location(s):

• These are NOT remote positions.
• Everyone selected for this position will have to reside in the commuting of DFAS-Limestone, ME.

Duties

• Performs duties for the full range of accounts and types of transactions that support validating, monitoring, controlling, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records/ledgers for multiple accounts.
• Enters data into the applicable system(s); compares transactions entered to those intended and corrects invalid/incorrect entries.
• Periodically screens files for accuracy and compatibility. Receives extracts, records and balances data in automated systems.
• Responds to questions from customers or co-workers regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Researches minor problems covering all aspects of processing technical accounting data, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from systems, documents, and reports.
• Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of transactions and records.

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.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience Is Defined As:

• Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.

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) is qualifying. 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.

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.
 

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.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

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

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