Accounting Technician Jobs

Summary The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the Office of Finance and Accounting. The Office of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the integrity of the Smithsonian’s internal controls; financial policies and procedures and the planning, directing, and managing of the financial services programs. Responsibilities The Accounting Technician is responsible for various duties withing accounts payable processing including but not limited to enter transaction data in the financial accounting system, payment of invoices, maintenance of electronic and paper files, problem resolution and audit support. In this position, you will: Perform data entry by entering invoices for payment in the accounts payable module of the financial accounting system, checking to ensure that payments are posted and released. Reconcile payments, issue resolutions and corrections and assist with Accounts Payable staff training and follow newly developed policy and procedure. Prepare and update Government Bills of Lading (GBL) worksheets and provide status updates to management on an monthly basis. Provide quality customer services responding to inquiries and assisting Smithsonian personnel regarding completing and submitting appropriate forms. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications GS-06 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal Service. For this position Specialized experience is defined as experience with procedures and processes involved in carrying out data entry functions in the financial accounting system; payment of invoices, reconciling payments; resolving issues and other accounting technician related duties as well as maintaining files; providing customer support. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education There is no substitution for education at this grade level. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.