Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to examine, verify, and maintain complex accounting transactions for travel covering operations which involve a number of different programs, extensive subdivision of accounts, frequently and varied adjustments to accounts; and to serve as a liaison between base organizations and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

Duties

Performs complex, nonstandard accounting transactions in the control and review of travel and transportation funds and accounts for a number of different organizations. Maintains, controls, and reconciles accounting transactions and records for multiple accounts. Analyzes and examines accounting data and accounts to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies. Prepares reports and performs other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of accounting function(s). Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisor, financial analyst, and other external and internal customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent is required to obtain and a maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with these requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes In-depth or broad knowledge of a body of accounting procedures and techniques to understand and work with a total accounting system for travel which involves different programs that generate a large variety of transactions. Knowledge of extensive and diverse accounting regulations, operations, and procedures governing a wide variety of types of related transactions to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies, provide advice, or perform other work that requires authoritative procedural knowledge. Knowledge of general ledger and subsidiary accounts in an account structure requiring a number of asset and liability control accounts and considerable subdivision of accounts. Knowledge of and ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions to monitor accounts. Knowledge of the interrelationships of accounts and the effect of debit and credit transactions on the overall system of ledgers. Knowledge of accounting terminology and procedures to enter, modify, retrieve, correct, and delete information in a computerized accounting and general ledger system as well as to trace discrepancies and resolve problems. OR EDUCATION: successfully completed one year of graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of an extensive body of accounting regulations, practices, policies, and procedures to understand and work with an identifiable segment of an integrated double-entry accounting system for travel. 2. Knowledge of the Prompt Payment Act as it affects accounts. 3. Knowledge of accounting files, listings, and document control systems as well as the relationships between accounts and the effect of debit and credit entries on the system of accounts. 4. Knowledge of account codes for travel related to an automated system and the requirements for processing transactions in an automated system. 5. Skill in operating a calculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address NAS JRB Fort Worth 1780 Doolittle Avenue NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX 76127 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]