ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking a detail-oriented professional to perform detailed contract reconciliation, analyzing discrepancies across multiple documents and correcting accounting data to ensure accurate financial records. The role requires meticulous research, data comparison, and the ability to translate complex contract terms into precise billing actions.

Applicants may be evaluated via the USA Hire Assessment, and transcripts may be requested for

Qualifications

• Substitution of Education for Experience is allowed with graduate-level education.
• Transcript submission may be required with the application.
• Ability to research and reconcile complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed contract reconciliation involving several types and numbers of disparities within the same contract requiring research and analyses, comparison of contractual and payment documents/data, and correction/adjustment of accounting data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Graduate education substitution available

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Performs detailed contract reconciliation involving several types and numbers of disparities within the same contract requiring research and analyses, comparison of contractual and payment documents/data, and correction/adjustment of accounting data.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled. You must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $68452/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.