Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Accounting Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Limestone, ME

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
• To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of generalized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-03) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized/ General Experience at the GS-04 is Defined as : Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Experience includes general office support, cash transactions, inventory tracking, or any employment that required the routine use of computers or automated systems to input and retrieve information.
• To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized Experience at the GS-05 is Defined as : Performing clerical or administrative duties that support the processing of business transactions using standardized procedures.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period.
• Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.
• Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.
• If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
• Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
• Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.

Nice To Haves

• Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Examine incoming paperwork to ensure information required for data entry is present.
• Review output files, computerized listings or other records to ensure accuracy.
• Adjust records based on a standardized set of rules, regulations, laws or procedures.
• Perform arithmetic to verify calculations using basic mathematical formulas.
• Use various office automation software products such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email to disseminate information.
• Use rules and regulations to answer inquiries in person, in writing, or by telephone to internal and external customers concerning all pay-related issues and matters.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED