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DFAS · 1 week ago

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Limestone, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

The US Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking an Accounting Technician to assist with financial transactions and account management. The role involves researching accounts, balancing transactions, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting functions to maintain internal control and prevent fraud.

Financial ServicesGovernment

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts

Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records

Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections

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

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

Qualification

Financial Management CertificationAccounting Systems KnowledgeFinancial Transaction ProcessingFinancial DegreeAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen or National

Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled

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

Suitable for Federal employment

Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements

Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement

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

GS-05 Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy and inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system and correcting invalid/incorrect transactions

GS-06 Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; Validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; Reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts; Researching discrepancies and making adjustments

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