Financial Operations Liaison

Defense Logistics Agency • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

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About The Position

The Financial Operations Liaison serves as the primary Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) point of contact for Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) personnel regarding operational payable and receivable issues. The role processes vendor invoices and billing issues; researches and resolves Interface Document (IDOC) errors; resolves outbound payment and inbound collection discrepancies; validates proper payment posting with DFAS; inputs manual obligation documents; and reviews period-close information as part of the month-end period pre-close procedure. At the GS-09 level, duties are performed in a developmental capacity.

The position is offered at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. Qualification may be based on specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. The position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within two years, which must be maintained and improved once obtained. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet applicable federal eligibility requirements. The role is subject to suitability or fitness determination and drug testing requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must obtain DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within two years and maintain and improve proficiency thereafter.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes assisting with financial analysis or research and working with financial personnel on payment issues.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes financial analysis or research, working with financial personnel on payment issues, coordinating with Financial Services Analysts to resolve complex accounts payable and receivable issues, collaborating on period-close procedures and complex customized business models, and controlling Working Capital Funds.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Education used to qualify must be from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants relying on education must submit transcripts or other supporting documentation.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Selectees are subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; required identification for access to certain federal facilities; and applicable pre-employment and ongoing drug testing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary DLA point of contact for DFAS personnel regarding operational payable and receivable issues.
• Process vendor invoices and billing issues.
• Research and resolve Interface Document (IDOC) errors.
• Resolve outbound payment and inbound collection discrepancies.
• Validate proper posting of payments with DFAS.
• Input manual obligation documents.
• Review period-close information as part of the month-end period pre-close procedure.

Benefits

• The employer describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with eligibility depending on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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