ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

US-Defense-Finance-and-Accounting-Service; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Finance-and-Accounting-Service in Limestone, ME is seeking candidates for entry grades GS-04, GS-05, or GS-06 with proven experience in general and specialized accounting processes, including reviewing financial documents for accuracy and entering data into automated systems.

All selected applicants must obtain DoD FM Certification Level 1 within two years of hire; telework is limited and considered only on a case-by-case basis to support DoD needs.

Qualifications

• One year of general experience required for GS-04.
• One year of specialized experience required for GS-05.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level required.

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Accounting systems knowledge

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

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 Department of Defense (DoD) need.

***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04, GS-05, or GS-06 with a target grade of GS-06.

To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:

• One year of general experience general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

General Experience at the GS-04 Is Defined As:

• Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience at the GS-05 Is Defined As:

• Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.

To Be Hired At The GS-06 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:

• 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.

Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Is Defined As:

• Applying knowledge of 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.

All claimed experience MUST be clearly supported in your resume.

Volunteer Experience:

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.