ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling Department of Defense (DoD) need. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.

Major duties

• Interprets data, identifies related transactions and determines root causes/source of problem identifying trends and workable/corrective solutions.
• Researches and processes a variety of recurring standard and nonstandard accounting transactions for adequacy, legality, and propriety.
• Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural and reporting requirements.
• Perform technical accounting work including the maintenance, validation, and reconciliation of accounting records for multiple accounts.
• The duties performed for developmental positions (below the GS-06 level) will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience.

Qualifications

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04, GS-05, or GS-06 with a target grade of GS-06. To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of general experience general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. General Experience at the GS-04 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. 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, is required. Specialized Experience at the 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. To Be Hired At The GS-06 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-05 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Is Defined As: Applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures for the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; researching discrepancies and making adjustments. All claimed experience MUST be clearly supported in your resume. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to 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). 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, including volunteer experience. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.

Education

GS-4: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED 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). GS-6: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim). Combining Education and Experience: Applicants may have a percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (Please note that only successfully completed post-high school education count toward the percentage.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim). Your resume MUST reflect claimed experience.). Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official 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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education