ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN.

DFAS; Whitehall (OH); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DFAS in the United States is seeking an accounting professional to provide services across multiple DoD and federal agencies. You will perform technical accounting tasks for diverse accounts and transactions, and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers as part of daily duties.

You will respond to questions from customers or technicians, and ensure accuracy, propriety, and legality of transactions through thorough document review and analysis.

Competenze

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the federal service.
• Ability to examine, verify and maintain accounting data and records.
• Capable of researching discrepancies and making adjustments.

Mansioni

• Provide accounting and finance services to dispersed customers including DoD and federal agencies.
• Perform technical accounting work across accounts and transaction types.
• Research and adjust discrepancies between subsidiary and general ledgers.
• Respond to routine and non-routine questions about accounting data and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions via document review.

Conoscenze

Accounting

Discrepancy resolution

Customer service

Research

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Strumenti

Accounting software

Descrizione del lavoro

• Provides accounting and finance services to a number of geographically dispersed customers to include Major Military Commands, multi-mission military installations and in some cases DoD and other Federal Agencies.
• Perform technical accounting work for the full range of accounts and types of transactions in an operating finance and accounting location.
• Researches discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers and makes necessary adjustments.
• Responds to routine and non-routine questions from customers or lower level technicians regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions through extensive review of documents.

Duties

• Provides accounting and finance services to a number of geographically dispersed customers to include Major Military Commands, multi-mission military installations and in some cases DoD and other Federal Agencies.
• Perform technical accounting work for the full range of accounts and types of transactions in an operating finance and accounting location.
• Researches discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers and makes necessary adjustments.
• Responds to routine and non-routine questions from customers or lower level technicians regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions through extensive review of documents.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification Level 1
• 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

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-06 Specialized experience is defined as: Executing accounting systems, policies and procedures for the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; researching discrepancies and making adjustments.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

GS-06 Substitution of Education for Experience: Six months of graduate 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.

Additional information

• Moving expenses will not be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is seldom.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.