Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants and current DFAS VRA employees.

Duties

Serves as a technical work leader in the maintenance of appropriation accounting records for travel and transportation funds for serviced activities. Leads the work of accounting technicians, distributes and balances workload; ensures timely accomplishment of assigned work, monitors status and progress of work on a daily basis; maintains records of work accomplishments. Reviews source documents (i.e., PCS, long term travel, dual lodging, travel orders, etc.) to determine correct actions to be taken for travel vouchers prepared by military and civilian personnel for both international and CONUS travel. Responds to questions from customers or co-workers regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures. Maintains comprehensive records for transactions and performs miscellaneous functions including typing travel related documents; follow up on recoupment letters; monitoring travel card usage, and maintaining travel related records and reports. Assists in monitoring operations' compliance with established internal controls to identify problem areas, improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• 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.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-04) in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience using standardized procedures to process recurring financial transactions, entering data into systems, and correcting invalid/incorrect entries. Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-05, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-03 or higher in Federal service.

Education

Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - FINANCE OPERATIONS - ROME 325 Brooks Road Rome, NY 13441 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]