Military Pay Clerk/Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) supports the Department of Defense by delivering finance and accounting services and information. This position processes and reviews military pay actions to establish, maintain, adjust, or close service members’ pay accounts. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

The position may be filled as permanent or term, with either a full-time or part-time schedule. The work is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, travel is seldom, and telework is limited to rare, case-by-case situations when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Pay varies by geographic location. A favorable background and security determination is required; the designation may vary by position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employees must obtain and maintain Level 1 DoD Financial Management Certification within two years of entering the position, subject to the stated exception for those already in positions requiring certification.

Applicants must meet the applicable grade-level qualification requirements. These include qualifying experience, or permitted education substitutions: GS-04 allows two years of post-high-school education; GS-05 allows four years of post-high-school education; and GS-06 allows six months of directly related graduate education. Equivalent combinations may be used where specified. Education used as a substitution must be from an accredited institution, and transcripts must be submitted with the application. Moving expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment and obtain and maintain a favorable security determination for sensitive positions as applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within two years of entering the position, unless the stated exception applies.
• GS-04: One year of generalized experience equivalent to GS-03, demonstrating ability to perform the position’s duties; qualifying experience may include clerical, office, or other work indicating ability to acquire relevant knowledge and skills.
• GS-05: Specialized experience performing clerical or administrative duties supporting business transactions using standardized procedures, or the stated education substitution.
• GS-06: Specialized experience performing financial duties supporting financial transactions, including reviewing documents for accuracy, entering financial information into an automated system, or correcting invalid or incorrect transactions; or the stated education substitution.
• Education substitutions must meet the applicable grade-level criteria; education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Applicants using education to substitute for specialized experience must submit transcripts at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Process or review standard pay actions that establish, maintain, adjust, or close military pay accounts.
• Review supporting documents before submitting pay transactions into the automated military pay system.
• Verify the propriety of previous payments and determine entitlements, prior bonuses, and prior readjustment payments.
• Audit, balance, and close out military leave records, or reconstruct records as necessary.
• Make standard adjustments to pay accounts and process actions to adjust accounts when necessary.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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