Student Trainee (Accounting Technician)

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) invites applications for GS-04/05 specialized positions in travel processing and accounting support. Candidates may qualify with an associate degree or the equivalent post-high school study, or with one year of specialized experience in financial data processing.

Successful applicants will work in a government office setting, assist in travel document processing using the eTravel system, and support monthly reconciliations and audits as

Qualifications

• Two possible pathways: associate degree or 1 year of specialized experience in financial data processing.
• Experience with travel document processing or auditing travel authorizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of government travel systems and financial reconciliation processes is a plus.

Skills

Travel document processing

Financial data processing

eTravel system

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in any field

Tools

eTravel management system

Job description

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.

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Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-04 grade level if you possess the requirements listed in A or B below:

• A. Successful completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate degree from an accredited college or university. You must provide a copy of your transcripts; -OR-
• B. 1 year of general experience providing support and assistance in the processing of financial accounting data.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

You qualify at the GS-05 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service that demonstrates the ability to: Process travel documents and transactions using the eTravel management system; Analyze and audit travel authorizations and vouchers; Provide travel advice and support to travel customers; Assist in monthly analysis and reconciliation of open subsidiary ledgers; OR
• Successful completion of four years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree in any field; OR
• A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and specialized experience as described above. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE: One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Background Investigation:

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands:

The work is normally performed while sitting. There are requirements for special occasional periods of walking, standing, bending or carrying light objects such as computer reports in the performance of daily duties.

Work Environment:

The work is usually performed in an office setting.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.

After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.