ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (RECENT GRADUATE).

About the role

This position is part of the DFAS Recent Graduates Program providing entry level training and experience on a variety of assignments involving the practical application of financial principles, procedures, processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Must register for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• May require access to classified information.

Qualifications

• To be hired at the GS-05 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Specialized experience at the GS-05 is defined as: 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $45,100 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.