Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Applications accepted for full open period, initial cut-off: April 8, 2024

Duties

Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. 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. Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• 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
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04 or GS-05 for Finance Operation and Accounting Operations. The salary range for a GS-04 is $36,209 to $45,982 and the range for a GS-05 is $39,576 to $51,446. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. For GS-04 positions: One year of general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. General experience is defined as: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. For GS-05 positions: 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, is required. Specialized experience at GS-05 is defined as: Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

GS-4: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE Successfully completed Two years of 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 general experience requirement. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim).

GS-5: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED 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 requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim).

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