ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Department of Defense; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking candidates for a finance position focused on accounting tasks and data research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, maintain a financial management certification, and be suitable for federal employment. Responsibilities include processing transactions, balancing accounts, and verifying accuracy. This role offers the chance to engage meaningfully in finance within a reputable government setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• Suitability for Federal employment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.
• Processes all types of accounting transactions.
• Verifies the accuracy of accounting functions.

Job description

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

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

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.
• Posts and inputs data verified against source documents into automated accounting systems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.