Accounting Technician AP FT (4) – 6718

Location: Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters

Work Schedule: Full Time (30-40 hours/week)

Salary: $20.14/hour + DOE

About the role

Under supervision, performs a variety of general accounting tasks to compile, prepare, review, and verify financial and statistical records in support of the Finance directorate.

Responsibilities

• Creates, organizes, maintains, and updates files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems; maintains an audit trail of documents and records.
• Creates report formats and prepares necessary accounting and financial reports based on retrieved data as requested; develops and maintains spreadsheets, journals, ledgers, logs, worksheets, and other records.
• Classifies accounting transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data.
• Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.
• Communicates with and provides technical support to both internal and external clients by collecting and providing specialized information, answering questions, and assisting clients in interpreting and following proper accounting procedures; assists in training other staff in complying with proper procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Abstracts data reflecting financial condition and operating results; presents this data in the form of statements and reports.
• Examines accounts to verify the accuracy of accounts and adequacy of supporting data.
• Prepares worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating possession of accepted accounting principles and practices, experience with accounting software, accounting functions, and performing accounting duties.
• Intermediate experience with Excel.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree in accounting from an accredited university.

Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave.
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account.
• Pension Plan.
• 401k Savings Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave.

Other Essential Information

• Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378.
• Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding registration status unless exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.