Accounting Technician

Internal Revenue Service

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 44,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, MO, is hiring for an Accounting Technician. The role involves reviewing and reconciling accounting data, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with agencies and taxpayers to obtain information and resolve issues.

The position requires a college degree and offers a 40-hour work week with a Monday–Friday Tour of Duty. Pay range is $19.84–$31.95 per hour, with applications closing 2026-10-27.

Qualifications

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of NACES or AICE.

Responsibilities

Reviews accounting data and documents for accuracy, out of balance conditions, and to identify and resolve a wide range of discrepancies.
Identifies all error conditions and conducts extensive research before taking corrective action. Classifies transactions; maintains balances and reconciles accounts; and prepares trial and final balances or schedules reflecting the status of accounts.
Reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary records, balances accounts and account data, initiates appropriate collection action, and makes necessary adjustments.
Initiates contact with other Federal agencies, financial institutions, private vendors or taxpayers to obtain or give information and resolve discrepancies. Assists employees in locating missing taxpayer accounts or payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Schedule: Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift hours negotiable start time between 6:00am and end time by 6:00pm, 40 hours per week.

WHAT IS Taxpayer Services? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS SC - Submission Processing - Kansas City - Accounting Operation. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Key Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Reviews accounting data and documents for accuracy, out of balance conditions, and to identify and resolve a wide range of discrepancies.

Identifies all error conditions and conducts extensive research before taking corrective action. Classifies transactions; maintains balances and reconciles accounts; and prepares trial and final balances or schedules reflecting the status of accounts. Reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary records, balances accounts and account data, initiates appropriate collection action, and makes necessary adjustments.

Initiates contact with other Federal agencies, financial institutions, private vendors or taxpayers to obtain or give information and resolve discrepancies. Assists employees in locating missing taxpayer accounts or payments. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92331, PD92330, and PD92329 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements & Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

As a current employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.84 – $31.95/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 13 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift hours negotiable start time between 6:00am and end time by 6:00pm, 40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.