LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

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

Job summary

A government agency is looking for a Lead Accounting Technician to manage workload distribution and ensure accuracy in financial transactions. This role involves not only reviewing and processing a variety of accounting tasks but also instructing team members on job requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold the necessary certifications for federal employment. This opportunity is based in Tees Valley, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background or Security Investigation required.
• Registered for Selective Service if male and born after 12-31-1959.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify, distribute, and balance workload among team members.
• Review transactions for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Input data into automated systems accurately and in proper format.
• Instruct employees on tasks and develop written instructions.
• Process various accounting transactions and requests.

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

• Serves as a Lead Accounting Technician by identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, and assures timely accomplishment of workload.
• Reviews transactions and documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures.
• Performs initial input of data into automated systems, ensures that accurate and valid data is input in the proper format, and reviews accounting data.
• Instructs employees on tasks and job requirements, develops written instructions as necessary, and answers questions regarding procedures, policies, and directives.
• Processes a variety of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.

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