Lead Accounting Technician Nf3

U.S. Marine Corps • Quantico, VA

11d

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) seeks a Lead Accounting Technician to support its Global Business Services and accounting operations. The role leads daily work for an accounting team by relaying instructions from the Process Manager, initiating key tasks, establishing work cadence, managing deadlines, demonstrating methods, providing guidance, monitoring productivity, maintaining procedures, and keeping the Process Manager informed of issues. The employee may perform supervisory duties on an emergency, short-term, non-recurring basis and personally handles more complex work.

Requirements

• Three years of experience demonstrating knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; relevant education may substitute for experience.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of accounting system principles, policies, and operating details; procedures for identifying irregularities and recommending solutions; and accounting procedures and general accounting office operations.
• Knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, reconciliations, administrative and customer support, or general ledger processes and associated technology platforms.
• Analytical reasoning skills and ability to identify, analyze, and conceptualize problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with key stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and build collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Strong accounting background and systems orientation, such as experience with Computron or Oracle EBS.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to lead employees in accomplishing work.
• Ability to work an assigned shift with varying hours.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required; travel may be required.
• Applicants must submit a resume of no more than two pages; education or certification certificates, if applicable; and, for prior military service, DD214 Member Copy.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI); Human Resources may obtain a criminal record check and/or investigative consumer report.
• Direct deposit of total net pay is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate team work, relay Process Manager instructions, establish work cadence, manage deadlines, demonstrate work methods, provide guidance, and monitor productivity.
• Ensure worksite materials and tools are available and employees follow security, safety, and housekeeping rules; report issues to the Process Manager.
• Solve work problems, conduct on-the-job training, and maintain procedures and instructions.
• Perform complex accounting work across applicable accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, administrative and customer support, or general ledger processes in retail and cost environments.
• Create, compile, analyze, verify, and maintain statistical and financial reports using an automated accounting system.
• Analyze and validate accounting applications across a wide range of accounts and resolve accounting problems and errors.
• Assist in processing daily reports and reconciling account balances with the general ledger monthly using double-entry accounting procedures.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile accounting data daily; work with MCCS accounting personnel to review detail account data and coordinate solutions with vendors, MCCS personnel, credit card clearinghouses, and financial institutions.
• Audit accounting records, automated subsystems, and account balances for completeness, accuracy, and integrity, and initiate corrective action.
• As needed, prepare and maintain financial statements, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules, and recapitulations of accounting transactions.
• Prepare correspondence for action by the Process Manager or local finance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting documents and reports, including trial balances, balance sheets, operational and cash flow budgets, and variance analyses.
• Gather information and finalize fiscal-year close-out and year-end review reports.
• Support the Process Manager's employee safety program, including safety meetings and training, accident reporting, OSHA compliance, correction of unsafe conditions, addressing safety infractions, and return-to-work and employee-wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide professional, courteous, customer-centered service; investigate customer issues and resolve problems promptly, escalating matters when appropriate.
• Support equal employment opportunity principles and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Work an assigned shift with varying hours, travel to complete assignments when necessary, assist other departments as assigned, and perform other related duties.
• As a mission-essential employee, telework during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, facility closures, or other emergencies when needed to sustain business continuity.

Benefits

• Federal civilian service stability, competitive pay, quality-of-work-life balance, and comprehensive benefit packages.
• Marine Corps Exchange and base facility privileges.
• Access to a federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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