The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as senior accounting technician in resolving complex problems, developing and revising accounting procedures, and providing liaison functions between base organizations and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Also performs duties involving examination, verification, and maintenance of accounts and accounting data as part of an accounting system.

Duties

1. As the senior technician, receives, reviews, and classifies complex transactions where guidelines lack specificity to requirements, circumstances, or problems and/or frequently change. 2. Maintains, reconciles, and closes accounts involving a variety of transactions. 3. Analyzes and examines accounting data and accounts to resolve complex, nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies. 4. Prepares reports and performs or oversees other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of the accounting function.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• A Background Investigation will be required

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-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is an In-depth or broad knowledge of body of accounting procedures and techniques to understand and work with a total accounting system 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. 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 extensive and diverse accounting regulations to understand and work with an identifiable segment of an integrated double-entry accounting system. 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 related to an automated system and the requirements of processing transactions in an automated system. 5. Skill in operating a caluculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. 6. 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 Westover ARB 100 Lloyd Street Westover ARB, MA 01022 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]