ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Cleveland, OH • 2h ago

Summary This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Responsibilities Retrieves and reviews documents for validity, completeness, and accuracy of accounting data and determines appropriate action to correct discrepancies. Conducts research of records in automated accounting or financial systems for documentation which includes, but is not limited to, transactions involving deposit tickets and debit vouchers. Determines the completeness and validity of appropriate funds, charges, or credits and provides technical guidance to personnel retrieving vouchers. Reconciles out-of-balance conditions between reported disbursements and collections for assigned programs and summary totals from subsidiary records. Compiles and reviews supporting documentation from accounting and financial systems for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness and provides assistance to resolve discrepancies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 is defined as: Applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in the examination, verification, and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; researching discrepancies and making adjustments. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education GS-06 Substitution of Education for 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. 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 recognized by the U.S. Department of Education https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. 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 DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is seldom. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here. 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 timeframe may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Onboarding/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-29-183544-327.

Similar Jobs

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Westlake, OH • 8h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Westlake, Ohio. This role supports core accounting operations by overseeing sales-related financial activity, preparing...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Principal Security Architect (Commercial Bank & Payments)

Citizens • Cleveland, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Principal Architect, Enterprise Security (Commercial Banking & Payments) Citizens is seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Architect, Enterprise Security to support our Commercial Banking and Paym...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Business Banking RM I

First Commonwealth Bank • Independence, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

A Business Banking Relationship Manager I cultivates new business from potential and existing small-mid-sized business clients by providing financial advice, managing relationships, and recommending banking products to h...

1d ago

Go to Apply

2027 KeyBank Consumer Analyst Summer Internship - Brooklyn, OH

KeyBank • Brooklyn, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Brooklyn, OH Full time R-43222 Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio Program Duration: MAY 26, 2027 - AUGUST 6, 2027 What does our Internship Program offer? Key's Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that p...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Tax Analyst, Deloitte Global Finance

Deloitte • Cleveland, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Associate Director, Tax Marketing

Deloitte • Cleveland, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

If you're a marketer, creative, communicator, storyteller, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. Deloitte's full-service Marketing, Brand & Communications organization is se...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Claims Representative, Auto | PIP | Remote | NY Lic

Sedgwick • Seven Hills, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Seven Hills, OH Telecommuter FL Telecommuter OH Telecommuter WI Telecommuter NY Telecommuter NJ Full time R80462 By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Claims Representative, Auto | PIP | Remote | NY Lic

Sedgwick • Cleveland, OH • 1d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

1d ago

Go to Apply

Products - Reinvention Partner Finance - Direct Tax Manager

Accenture • Cleveland, OH • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

We are seeking an experienced Direct Tax Manager - Tax Technology, Implementation & Transformation to lead and support complex tax transformation initiatives, with a primary focus on direct tax processes, tax provisi...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Manager, Finance Systems & Oracle ERP

STERIS CORPORATION • Mentor, OH • 2d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Position Summary As a Financial Systems Manager you will share responsibility for maintaining, developing and enhancing financial systems within the STERIS Corporate Finance group.In this position, you will play a signif...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)