Accounting Technician

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior accounting technician, resolving complex accounting problems, developing and revising accounting procedures, and acting as a liaison between base organizations and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The position also involves examining, verifying, and maintaining accounts.

The incumbent receives, reviews, and classifies complex transactions, including cases where guidance does not specifically address the circumstances or is frequently changing. The role maintains, reconciles, and closes accounts involving a variety of transactions; analyzes accounting data to resolve complex, nonstandard transactions, complaints, and discrepancies; and prepares reports and performs or oversees other technical work in support of the accounting function.

This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position. The employee must maintain current certifications and comply with applicable financial management certification requirements. The position may require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as well as shift work and emergency overtime. A background security check is required, and the role is subject to federal employment conditions, including applicable probationary or trial periods.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including experience with accounting procedures and techniques used in a total accounting system involving varied programs and transactions.
• Knowledge of an extensive body of accounting procedures and an identifiable segment of an integrated double-entry accounting system.
• Knowledge of the Prompt Payment Act as it affects accounts.
• Knowledge of accounting files, listings, document control systems, relationships between accounts, and the effect of debit and credit entries on accounts.
• Knowledge of account codes related to an automated system and requirements for processing transactions in that system.
• Skill in operating a calculator and using a keyboard to access or locate information through a personal computer or terminal.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for the GS-07 level when TIG applies.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain current certifications and comply with Financial Management Level 1 certification requirements.
• Must undergo a background security check.
• Must use direct deposit as required for federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and classify complex transactions when guidelines lack specificity or frequently change.
• Maintain, reconcile, and close accounts involving a variety of transactions.
• Analyze and examine accounting data and accounts to resolve complex, nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies.
• Prepare reports and perform or oversee other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of the accounting function.
• Develop and revise accounting procedures and provide liaison support between base organizations and DFAS.
• Examine, verify, and maintain accounts.

Benefits

• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed