U.S. Department of Defense

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN


Pay$39576.00 - $51446.00 / year
LocationLimestone/Maine
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 791289400
      Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

      This Announcement Is Open To All U.S. Citizens.

      Position Location(s) :
      • These are NOT remote positions.
      • Everyone selected for this position will have to reside in the commuting of DFAS-Limestone, ME.

      Duties


      • Performs duties for the full range of accounts and types of transactions that support validating, monitoring, controlling, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records/ledgers for multiple accounts.
      • Enters data into the applicable system(s); compares transactions entered to those intended and corrects invalid/incorrect entries.
      • Periodically screens files for accuracy and compatibility. Receives extracts, records and balances data in automated systems.
      • Responds to questions from customers or co-workers regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
      • Researches minor problems covering all aspects of processing technical accounting data, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from systems, documents, and reports.
      • Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of transactions and records.

      Requirements


      • Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
      • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
      • Suitable for federal employment.
      • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
      • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
      • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.

      Qualifications


      One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

      Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
      • Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.
      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) is qualifying. 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.

      Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".