Accounting Technician

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform accounting duties using double entry accounting methods in support of financial business office.

These records consist of various journals and general ledgers, including numerous asset accounts, liability accounts, and operating accounts.

These also include purchase orders, daily activity record summaries (DARS), transfer documents, merchandise and consumable inventories, general journal vouchers and accrual journal vouchers.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories to perform tasks in an integrated double entry accrual accounting system to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.

Ability to read, review and analyze financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers and journals Knowledge of related functional areas, finance, to investigate and resolve errors, incompatible information, or other similar discrepancies using well-established approaches.

Knowledge of basic math and able to use a 10 key calculator.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer, to include automated accounting systems, point of sale systems and standard office applications, sufficient to input a range of standard information or adjustments, understand recurring error reports and take corrective action, and generate a variety of standard reports.

Basic understanding of the automated systems Knowledge of frequently used and clearly stated procedures and regulations to respond to recurring questions from vendors, agency or activity personnel, customers, and others.

Ability to communicate to a diverse group of individuals both orally and in writing.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

Performs a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities.

Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received utilizing the principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping.

Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes for validity, completeness and accuracy. Work assignments may encompass both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Obtains missing or corrected data and information from supporting documents and /or the program manager. Extracts information from several sources ensuring that all required information is included.

Verifies purchase orders and other procurement documents to ensure purchases are authorized and invoices are reconciled for payment to vendors.

Maintains an internal control system and follow procedures Verifies transfer documents, reconcile DAR clearing account and post inventory submissions.

Inventory responsibilities include calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures.

Tracking and maintain inventory records Maintains files of all source documents, correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting data.

Types all necessary reports, documents, and memorandum as required. Reconciles automated entries against manual and or original documents.

At the end of the accounting month, ensures accuracy of all assigned general ledger postings, reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts.

Reconciles monthly bank statements. Reports imbalances to supervisor for guidance. May print checks or prepare electronic funds transfer documents Performs other related duties as assigned.