MWR Accounting Technician
About The Position
The MWR Accounting Technician provides accounting support for SAP AIMS vendor files and for editing, auditing, and entering information submitted for updates to general ledger systems. The position examines, verifies, and maintains complex accounting transactions involving multiple programs, subdivided accounts, and varied adjustments, and serves as a liaison between serviced organizations and higher headquarters. It also performs office automation duties related to accounting documents. The work involves intermediate-level bookkeeping in a large organization with multiple operating locations, particularly vendor-related issues and general-ledger accounting entries. The employee must understand the flow of data from original documents and initial entry through production of financial statements, and communicate daily with field personnel about data-entry issues and the BLAS, RAMCAS, and AIMS systems. Accurate and timely financial information supports senior management decision-making.
Requirements
- High school graduation is required, with some training in bookkeeping or accounting.
- At least one year of experience with PC equipment or education in PC applications.
- Ability to type 50 words per minute or use a 10-key calculator by touch.
- Ability to work with details for extended periods.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Adequate oral and written communication skills.
- Must become familiar with the Recreation and Mess Central Accounting System Users Handbook, chart of accounts, and documentation on the DAR process with SAP AIMS.
- Must meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain SAP vendor files, including adding vendors, changing vendor master records, extending vendors, and blocking vendors.
- Communicate with field personnel to resolve vendor-request issues and take action to prevent or resolve duplicate vendor records.
- Work with the MIS Team during go-live conversions to set up vendors for new company codes.
- Audit source data submitted by participating NAFI activities for accuracy.
- Enter data into a database or directly into SAP, and verify data entered by other audit/data-entry technicians.
- Follow prescribed procedures and instructions for multiple data-entry formats.
- Maintain a computerized log of received data.
- Prepare discrepancy notices for invalid submissions and contact funds by telephone to obtain corrected documents.
- Prepare miscellaneous general journal vouchers for adjusting entries or canceled checks.
- File data transmittal envelopes, DARS, voided checks, and financial statements for access by RAMCAS and other headquarters staff.
- Prepare older files for records storage and retention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
