ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

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.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria.

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume.

Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of general experience general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized/General Experience at the GS-04 Is Defined As: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience at the GS-05 Is Defined As: Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04, GS-05 with a target grade of GS-05.

Minimum Salary: Grade GS-04 is $37,193.00, Maximum is $47,334.00 Minimum Salary: Grade GS-05 is $40,736.00, Maximum is $52,957.00 Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf. Major Duties:

• Examine incoming paperwork to ensure information required for data entry is present. Review output files, computerized listings or other records to ensure accuracy.
• Adjust records based on a standardized set of rules, regulations, laws or procedures. Perform arithmetic to verify calculations using basic mathematical formulas.
• Use various office automation software products such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email to disseminate information.
• Use rules and regulations to answer inquiries in person, in writing, or by telephone to internal and external customers concerning all pay-related issues and matters.
• Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level (GS-05).