Accounting Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Paul, MN

20d

About The Position

Serves as an Accounting Technician to the Finance and Accounting Officer, St. Paul District. The role reviews and evaluates financial source documents, accounting records, and reports; identifies discrepancies and their sources; and determines corrective action. The work supports day-to-day processing of financial and accounting execution data. The Accounting Technician also participates in decision-making sessions, advises program directors on regulatory requirements, financial policies, and data interpretation, and performs detailed analysis in support of accountants and financial analysts.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable education and/or specialized experience qualifications for the GS-07, GS-08, or GS-09 grade level.
• For GS-07, have one year of specialized experience tracking district time and attendance, reconciling outstanding transactions to general ledger accounts, and reviewing or researching financial/accounting processes and procedures; or have one full year of relevant graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-08, have one year of specialized experience performing tasks in automated financial management and accounting systems, researching current accounts, historical data, or source documents, and certifying payments or maintaining and controlling ledgers; or have one and a half years of relevant graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience receiving, reviewing, or processing accounting transactions and requests; maintaining monthly financial transactions for timeliness and accuracy; and responding to inquiries about accounting data, discrepancies, or procedures.
• Meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-06 or equivalent for GS-07; 52 weeks at GS-07 or equivalent for GS-08; or 52 weeks at GS-08 or equivalent for GS-09, if applicable.
• Obtain Financial Management Certification level 1 at GS-07/08 and level 2 at GS-09.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
• Be available for temporary duty or business travel 10% of the time.
• If using foreign education to meet qualifications, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program or full course credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Only applicants who meet one or more of the listed employment authority categories are eligible to apply and must provide supporting eligibility documents.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate incoming financial source documents; identify discrepancies and their sources and prescribe corrective action.
• Examine documents, records, and accounting reports to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting policies, new operating procedures, and revised regulations.
• Determine corrective actions needed to resolve operational problems.
• Support day-to-day processing of financial and accounting execution data.
• Participate in decision-making sessions and advise program directors on regulatory requirements, financial policies, and data interpretation.
• Perform detailed analysis supporting accountants and financial analysts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level