ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Regional Accounting Office, Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Guam.

The mission of JRM WFR is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.

Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e.

official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and double-entry accrual accounting to analyze financial information and maintain accounting data.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of financial statements, reports, ledgers, and journals to support review and analysis.

Knowledge of related functional areas, such as finance, to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Knowledge of frequently used accounting procedures and regulations to respond to recurring inquiries.

Knowledge of and the ability to use automated accounting systems (e.g., SAP), including data input, error report interpretation, corrective action, and report generation.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize computers, including automated accounting systems, point-of-sale systems, and standard office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately and efficiently.

Ability to investigate and resolve errors, incompatible information, or other similar discrepancies using well-established approaches. Ability to use a 10-key calculator or equivalent.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of individuals. Work is primarily sedentary.

However, may require some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting. There are no special physical demands. Major Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Performs a full range of accounting functions related to the maintenance, analysis, and reporting of financial data, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to manage financial accounts and operations.

Posts entries to the general ledger from original documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to double-entry bookkeeping principles.

Closing assigned accounts at the end of the accounting month and reconciling general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers.

Manages accounts payable and receivable functions, including reviewing, verifying, and analyzing documents for validity, completeness, and accuracy.

Performs bank reconciliations, reconciling automated entries against manual documents, and reconciling the Daily Activity Record (DAR) clearing account.

Tracks and maintains inventory records, calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures, and posting inventory submissions.

Maintains an internal control system, following established procedures, and monitoring accounts for compliance with relevant regulations and fund availability.

Maintains funds and related accounting records for NAF programs or activities, monitoring NAF program accounts.

Processes standardized and recurring accounting documents/transactions, as well as analyzing and resolving non-standard transactions.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.