Accounting Technician Nf2

U.S. Marine Corps•Quantico, VA

About The Position

The Accounting Technician performs clerical work involving the preparation and maintenance of journals, subsidiary ledgers (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or general ledger), schedules, and recapitulations of accounting transactions. The role receives, analyzes, processes, and classifies accounting documents; reviews them for validity, budget and expenditure limitations, completeness, and accuracy; enters data into an automated accounting system; and reconciles subsidiary accounts with the general ledger using double-entry accounting procedures. The technician maintains records and ledgers and prepares month-end accounting documents and financial reports. The position provides customer service with an emphasis on customer centricity, professionalism, and courtesy; assists customers, communicates positively, and takes action to resolve problems, escalating issues when needed. It also requires adherence to safety regulations, prompt reporting of hazards or workplace incidents, and support for equal employment opportunity principles and prevention of sexual harassment. The role may include assisting other departments and performing related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position that may occasionally require lifting up to 20 pounds. The employee must work an assigned shift with varying hours. The position is designated mission essential and may require telework to support business continuity during emergencies, contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or facility closure.

Requirements

At least one year of experience demonstrating proficiency in accounting clerical methods and techniques applicable to generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of accounting-system principles, policies, and operating details.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operations.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures related to processing and recording transactions and accounting information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Ability to work an assigned shift with varying hours.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules, and recapitulations reflecting accounting transactions.
Receive, analyze, process, and classify accounting documents.
Review accounting documents for validity, budget and expenditure limitations, completeness, and correctness of accounting data.
Accurately enter data into an automated accounting system.
Reconcile subsidiary accounts with the general ledger using double-entry accounting procedures.
Maintain required accounting records and ledgers.
Prepare month-end accounting documents and financial reports.
Provide professional, courteous, customer-centric service and assist customers.
Take action to resolve problems quickly and alert a higher-level supervisor or appropriate point of contact when necessary.
Follow safety regulations and standards and promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, or property damage.
Support equal employment opportunity principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Assist other departments and perform related duties as assigned.
Telework when required to support mission-essential business continuity during emergencies.