Summary The primary purpose of this position is to participate in the various phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). To examine, verify, and maintain complex accounting transactions and budgeting documents which involve a number of different programs, extensive subdivision of accounts, and frequent and varied adjustments to accounts. Responsibilities Extracts, compiles, and consolidates unrelated workload and cost data used for preparing budget estimates involving one or more appropriations with different guidelines and procedures, or a comparable mix of appropriated fund and/or revolving fund accounts. Analyzes computer products to determine cause and source of imbalances and initiates required adjustments. Receives, reviews, and classifies a variety of complex accounting documents/transactions. Certifies funds availability to cover all commitments and obligations and certifies vouchers for payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Conducts detailed examination of nonstandard accounting transactions and verifies accuracy of source documents. Performs a variety of tasks related to the annual budget execution involving one or more appropriations with different procedures, or a comparable mix of appropriated fund and/or revolving fund accounts. Reviews source documents verifying all required budgetary and accounting information is correct and complies with budgetary policies and procedures. Prepares financial documents (e.g., work papers, balance sheets, financial statements, etc.); abstracts data from reports/statements to reflect financial condition and operating results and presents data in the form of prescribed statements/reports to be sent to the DFAS Operating Location (OPLOC). Prepares reports and performs other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of accounting function(s). Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisors, financial analysts, and other external and internal customers. Responds to customer inquires, either orally or in writing. Provides information on accounting transactions as well as explanation on all accounting procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 an in-depth or broad knowledge of a body of accounting and budgeting procedures and techniques to understand and work with a total financial system which involves different programs that generate a variety of transactions. Knowledge of extensive and diverse financial regulations, operations, and procedures governing a wide variety of @types of related transactions to resolve non-standard as well as routine 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-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: Knowledge of a variety of extensive and diverse regulations, requirements, procedures, and operations associated with technical duties related to accounting and budgeting support functions. Knowledge of accounting and budgeting files, listings, and document control systems as well as the relationships between accounts and the effect of actions on programs, accounts, and systems Knowledge of automated accounting and budgeting systems and account codes to process transactions, reconcile errors requiring an understanding of nonstandard procedures, take corrective action, and generate a variety of reports. Knowledge of variety of office automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of documents. Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to administrative assignments to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents and maintaining files. Skill in operating a calculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal. 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 transcripts with 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. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
