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Responsibilities

  • Perform technical accounting work including the maintenance, validation, and reconciliation of accounting records for multiple accounts in the Accounts Payable Maintenance Branch in the Accounting Operations Directorate at a DFAS Site.
  • Researches and reconciles discrepancies for multiple accounts involving a variety of transactions and multiple systems and/or subsystems to include enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs).
  • Interprets data, identifies related transactions and determines root causes/source of problem identifying trends and workable/corrective solutions.
  • Researches and processes a variety of recurring standard and nonstandard accounting transactions for adequacy, legality, and propriety.
  • Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural and reporting requirements.Conditions of Employment
    • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
    • Background Investigation
    • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
    • Suitable for federal employment
    • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
    • 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.

    Qualifications

    One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures for the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; researching discrepancies and making adjustments.

    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.

    Education

    SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement when education is directly related to the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.