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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET TECHNICIAN

Dobbins AFB, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$48K/yr - $62K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Accounting and Budget Technician to participate in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). The role involves examining, verifying, and maintaining complex accounting transactions and budgeting documents across various programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Extracts, compiles, and consolidates unrelated workload and cost data used for preparing budget estimates involving one or more appropriations with different guidelines and procedures, or a comparable mix of appropriated fund and/or revolving fund accounts. Analyzes computer products to determine cause and source of imbalances and initiates required adjustments

Receives, reviews, and classifies a variety of complex accounting documents/transactions. Certifies funds availability to cover all commitments and obligations and certifies vouchers for payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Conducts detailed examination of nonstandard accounting transactions and verifies accuracy of source documents

Performs a variety of tasks related to the annual budget execution involving one or more appropriations with different procedures, or a comparable mix of appropriated fund and/or revolving fund accounts. Reviews source documents verifying all required budgetary and accounting information is correct and complies with budgetary policies and procedures

Prepares financial documents (e.g., work papers, balance sheets, financial statements, etc.); abstracts data from reports/statements to reflect financial condition and operating results and presents data in the form of prescribed statements/reports to be sent to the DFAS Operating Location (OPLOC). Prepares reports and performs other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of accounting function(s)

Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisors, financial analysts, and other external and internal customers. Responds to customer inquiries, either orally or in writing. Provides information on accounting transactions as well as explanation on all accounting procedures

Qualification

Accounting proceduresBudgeting techniquesFinancial regulationsAutomated accounting systemsOffice automation softwareCustomer serviceDocument controlData analysisAttention to detail

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Incumbent may be required to work overtime at various times during the year, sometimes on short notice, based on organization requirements

This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d

Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program

A background check is required

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems

Knowledge of a variety of extensive and diverse regulations, requirements, procedures, and operations associated with technical duties related to accounting and budgeting support functions

Knowledge of accounting and budgeting files, listings, and document control systems as well as the relationships between accounts and the effect of actions on programs, accounts, and systems

Knowledge of automated accounting and budgeting systems and account codes to process transactions, reconcile errors requiring an understanding of nonstandard procedures, take corrective action, and generate a variety of reports

Knowledge of variety of office automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of documents

Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to administrative assignments to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents and maintaining files

Skill in operating a calculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal

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 conventional U.S. education program