Accounting Technician

OCFO • Washington, DC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Real Property Tax Administration (RPTA). The incumbent research taxpayer issues and concerns to determine the proper resolutions based on accounting systems, policies, and procedures and takes appropriate action. Duties include, but are not limited to: developing and maintaining subsidiary accounting systems to provide accountability and control of real property revenues; preparing financial statements of transactions pertinent to accurately update the real property Integrated Tax System (ITS) and/or subsystems; preparing reconciliation worksheets and closing reports to ensure the validity of account records and computer files; contacting taxpayers, their title companies, accountants, and attorneys to collect tax information, provide answers to technical questions, and explain accounting processes and tax data if required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or (2) two years of general work experience performing duties related to providing administrative, clerical and/or financial support.
• If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a Bachelor's degree.
• If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts.
• Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
• Specialized Experience: Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
• To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining subsidiary accounting systems to provide accountability and control of real property revenues.
• Preparing financial statements of transactions pertinent to accurately update the real property Integrated Tax System (ITS) and/or subsystems.
• Preparing reconciliation worksheets and closing reports to ensure the validity of account records and computer files.
• Contacting taxpayers, their title companies, accountants, and attorneys to collect tax information, provide answers to technical questions, and explain accounting processes and tax data if required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level