Accounting Technician - Dfas

Job Information
Job Order ID
NY1464439
# of Positions :
2
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required
1 year
Salary
$46696.00 - $93838.00 yearly
Duration
Full Time Regular
Shift
Hours per week:
Not Specified

Applications will be accepted for the open period as stated above. Multiple cut-off dates may be used however first cutoff will not occur prior to 05/27/2023. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early. Management reserves the right to close this job announcement early or extend based upon volume of applications received or changes in organizational needs. Duties Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions affecting asset, liability, revenue, expense, and budgetary accounts Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information Applies knowledge and understanding of automated data processing systems as they apply to accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues Performs special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based on balanced scorecard measurements or indicators Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level (GS-11) Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-Critical Sensitive position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. Suitable for Federal employment Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting (or will have completed within 3 months of job post closing) from an accredited college or university; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. PLEASE REVIEW COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY AT:
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DFAS
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