Accounting Technician

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities.
• Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received utilizing the principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping.
• Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes for validity, completeness and accuracy.
• Work assignments may encompass both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Obtains missing or corrected data and information from supporting documents and /or the program manager.
• Extracts information from several sources ensuring that all required information is included.
• Verifies purchase orders and other procurement documents to ensure purchases are authorized and invoices are reconciled for payment to vendors.
• Maintains an internal control system and follow procedures.
• Verifies transfer documents, reconcile DAR clearing account and post inventory submissions.
• Inventory responsibilities include calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures.
• Tracking and maintain inventory records.
• Maintains files of all source documents, correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting data.
• TYPES all necessary reports, documents, and memorandum as required.
• At the end of the accounting month, ensures accuracy of all assigned general ledger postings, reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts.
• Reports imbalances to supervisor for guidance.
• May print checks or prepare electronic funds transfer documents.

Qualifications

• One year of experience using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories to perform tasks in an integrated double entry accrual accounting system to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
• Knowledge of and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories to perform tasks in an integrated double entry accrual accounting system to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
• Ability to read, review and analyze financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers and journals.
• Knowledge of related functional areas, finance, to investigate and resolve errors, incompatible information, or other similar discrepancies using well-established approaches.
• Knowledge of basic math and able to use a 10 key calculator.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer, to include automated accounting systems and standard office applications, sufficient to input a range of standard information or adjustments, understand recurring error reports and take corrective action, and generate a variety of standard reports.
• Knowledge of frequently used and clearly stated procedures and regulations to respond to recurring questions from vendors, agency or activity personnel, customers, and others.