Accounting Technician

U.S. Coast Guard • New London, CT

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, United States Coast Academy, New London, CT. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in the accounting and technical part of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in such areas as accounts examination, verification, and maintenance of accounts and accounting data. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures.
• Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service is required.
• Examples of specialized experience are: monitoring, maintaining, and controlling accounting or financial transactions and accounting or financial records for multiple accounts; reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts having a variety of transactions; and researching discrepancies between ledgers and making necessary adjustments.
• Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
• Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made.
• Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
• False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.
• DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Using applied formulas to test and evaluate detailed and summary accounts for equality and accuracy.
• Training other accounting technicians with follow-up techniques used to correct and process work into the system.
• Reviewing efficiency of clerical/technical process and compliance with procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
• Reviewing unique or complex problems encountered by self or other technicians in reconciling accounts.
• Preparing drafts of memoranda or letters responding to inquiries.
• Reviewing complex and unusual documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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