Accounting Clerk/Expeditor

U.S. Department of the Navy; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking an Account Clerk/Expeditor to efficiently manage accounting information related to Navy Region Southeast. Responsibilities include processing various accounting documents, maintaining financial records, and providing outstanding customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting principles and office applications, specifically in a government or federal context.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and reports.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information and documents for Navy Region Southeast.
• Review and analyze financial documents.
• Maintain routine accounting data in ledgers.

Skills

Accounting principles

Customer service

Data analysis

Education

Relevant experience in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The purpose of this position is to serve as Account Clerk/Expeditor and is responsible for the efficient and timely coordination of information and documents to Navy Region Southeast. Including accounting documents (NAF & APF), various journal and general ledgers, purchase orders, Daily Activity Reports (DARs), merchandise and consumable inventories, monthly reports as well as various other required reports, documents and forms. This position is opened to the local commuting area.

Duties

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• One year of experience using generally accepted accounting principles and theories to perform tasks in an integrated double entry accrual accounting system to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
• Ability to read, review and analyze financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers and journals.
• Knowledge of related functional areas to investigate and resolve errors, incompatible information, or other similar discrepancies using well-established approaches.
• Knowledge of basic math, able to use a 10 key calculator and experience with using MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer, to include automated accounting systems and standard office applications, sufficient to input a range of standard information or adjustments, understand recurring error reports and take corrective action, and generate a variety of standard reports.
• Must communicate well and have the ability to deliver exceptional customer service in order to respond to recurring questions from vendors, agency or activity personnel, customers, and others.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check . Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

About the company

The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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