Accounts Maintenance Clerk

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

30d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement will be used to fill positions at an entry grade level of GS-04 or at the Full Performance Level GS-05. Pay for first-time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level. Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level. The role involves researching current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. It also includes researching accounting data and performing balancing and reconciling of accounts, assisting in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse, and processing all types of accounting transactions and requests for the establishment of additional accounting records. The position requires verifying the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, and collections.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Background or Security Investigation
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• One year of generalized experience and/or specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• GS-04: 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.
• Generalized experience 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.
• GS-05: Specialized experience is defined as: Performing clerical or administrative duties that support the processing of business transactions using standardized procedures.
• Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.
• 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

• Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
• Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree