Accounting Technician NF-03

U.S. Military Academy • West Point, NY

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About The Position

This position is located at the West Point Academy Store. The Accounting Technician ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting documents submitted by assigned activities and maintains subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer deposits, unearned income, annual leave payable, equipment, prepaid items, and central storeroom accounts. The position verifies that transactions are properly processed and that total activity agrees with predetermined control tables. It also analyzes and reviews reports and machine listings for balance, correct format and sort sequence, valid accounting data, and compliance with applicable regulatory manuals and procedures. The technician classifies erroneous conditions and refers complex errors or problems to the accountant.

Requirements

• Possess work experience performing accounting support duties described in the posting.
• Clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities on a resume of two pages or less.
• Provide the resume and degree/transcript at the time of application, as applicable to the experience and education presented.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and required pre-employment checks.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• May be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or non-citizens residing within a 60-mile radius of West Point, NY, subject to the stated preference eligibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounting documents submitted by assigned activities.
• Maintain assigned subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer deposits, unearned income, annual leave payable, equipment, prepaid items, and central storeroom accounts.
• Determine whether transactions are properly processed and total activity agrees with predetermined control tables.
• Analyze and review reports and machine listings for balance, proper format and sort sequence, valid accounting data, and compliance with regulatory manuals and procedures.
• Classify erroneous conditions and refer complex errors or problems to the accountant.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance.
• Eligible employees may participate in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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