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Lead Accounting Technician (GS-7)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
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Apply online through 10/10/2024 at:  https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/811272400

Who May Apply:

  • Open to United States Citizens
  • Everyone selected for this position will have to reside in the local commuting area of DFAS-Limestone, ME.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Govt will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.
  • Please note, these positions are NOT eligible for remote telework. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.

Duties

  • Distributes and balances workload; ensures timely accomplishment of assigned work; monitors status and progress of work on a daily basis; maintains records of work accomplishments.
  • Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. Ensures accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions through extensive review of documents.
  • Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by senior analysts.
  • Assures that all transactions have been input correctly and accepted by the system. Prepares special reports and financial statements related to the financial condition of accounts.
  • Reviews and processes unusual or difficult accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.
  • Reviews, amends, or rejects the work not meeting established standards. Accomplishes the most complex work referred by others.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
  • Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
  • Suitable for Federal employment.
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.

Qualifications

 

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements.
Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience Is Defined As:

  • Maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing financial reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems.

Volunteer Experience:

  • Experience refers to 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). 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, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

 

Substitution of Education for Experience:

  • One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at FM Certification.

 

For more information or to apply visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/811272400