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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Rome, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$37K/yr - $52K/yr

1+ years exp

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. The Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Accounting Technician will research customer accounts, perform balancing and reconciling of accounts, and process various accounting transactions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level

Research current customer accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available

Research accounting and financial data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts

Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse

Processes all types of accounting and financial transactions and requests for reimbursement

Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting and financial functions/transactions to compute and disburse payments

Qualification

Financial Management CertificationAccounting TransactionsFinancial Data AnalysisCustomer ServiceTeamwork

Required

Official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment

An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit 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 a conventional U.S. education program

You must provide sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants

Suitable for Federal Employment

Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program

This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizenship or National

New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position

One (1) year of Generalized Experience of 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 for GS-04 positions

One (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service for GS-05 positions

Specialized experience at GS-05 is defined as performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations is qualifying

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is generally not applicable above GS-05, but may be considered if it is directly related to the position being filled

GS-04 Two (2) years of education above high school may be substituted to meet the general experience requirement

GS-05 Four (4) years of education above high school may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement

If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating