Accounting Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician position is open to United States citizens and may be filled at the GS-05 entry grade or GS-06 full performance level. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level. First-time hires to the federal government will typically be paid at step 1 of the applicable grade. Pay varies by geographic location. The position researches current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop and explain detailed information that is not otherwise readily available. It researches accounting data and balances and reconciles accounts, and verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of accounting functions and transactions, including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, and collections. The technician also assists with implementing and maintaining internal-control requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. This is not a remote position. Telework is limited and may be considered only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. The position may be permanent or term and may have a full-time or part-time schedule. Travel is seldom required. A one-year probationary or trial period may be required. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit. Employment requires U.S. citizenship, a favorable background/security determination, and obtaining and maintaining Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program. The certification must generally be obtained within two years of entering the position. Security designation varies by position and may require a Secret clearance or higher. Onboarding depends on a favorable security and suitability determination and work availability; in some cases, employment may not begin for six months or more after security approval. Moving expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be suitable for federal employment and obtain and maintain a favorable security determination for a sensitive position; security requirements vary and may include a Secret clearance or higher.
Must obtain and maintain Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program, generally within two years of entry on duty.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
One year of generalized and/or specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade is required.
For GS-05, specialized experience is clerical or administrative work supporting the processing of business transactions using standardized procedures.
For GS-06, specialized experience is financial work supporting the processing of financial transactions, including reviewing documents for accuracy, entering financial information into an automated system, or correcting invalid or incorrect transactions.
GS-05 experience may be substituted with four years of successfully completed education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or equivalent is a prerequisite; qualifying combinations of post-high-school education and experience may also be used.
GS-06 experience may be substituted with six months of graduate education directly related to the position; transcripts must be submitted with the application when using education as a substitution.
Any applicable time-in-grade, education, experience, and other qualification requirements must be met within the stated timeframe.

Responsibilities

Research current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
Research accounting data and balance and reconcile accounts.
Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of accounting functions and transactions, including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, and collections.
Assist in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.