Accounting Technician

Duties

• Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.
• Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.
• Affords assistance in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.

Requirements

• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required (GS-04 if applying for GS-05 and GS-05 if applying for GS-06).
• For GS-05: Performing financial duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures to include reviewing documents for accuracy or inputting financial/accounting information into an automated system or correcting invalid/incorrect transactions.
• For GS-06: Working with accounting systems, policies, and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; AND/OR validating, monitoring, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; AND/OR reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts.