Accounting Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Limestone, ME

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Duties Performs detailed contract reconciliation involving several types and numbers of disparities within the same contract requiring research and analyses, comparison of contractual and payment documents/data, and correction/adjustment of accounting data. Reconstructs obligation and payment history on spreadsheets and/or worksheets, identifying various funding allocations, obligations, and de-obligations. Reviews contracts to determine possible sources of funding errors. Prepares necessary adjustment documents to process invoices for payment. Identifies accounts receivables and initiates action regarding contractor indebtedness.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification Level 1
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized experience is defined as: maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing accounting reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems.
• You must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

Nice To Haves

• One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.
• Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed contract reconciliation involving several types and numbers of disparities within the same contract requiring research and analyses, comparison of contractual and payment documents/data, and correction/adjustment of accounting data.
• Reconstructs obligation and payment history on spreadsheets and/or worksheets, identifying various funding allocations, obligations, and de-obligations.
• Reviews contracts to determine possible sources of funding errors.
• Prepares necessary adjustment documents to process invoices for payment.
• Identifies accounts receivables and initiates action regarding contractor indebtedness.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
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What This Job Offers

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