BRIDGEPORT, CA - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN LEADER NF3

Full Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!

MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years experience that demonstrates knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices; ability to acquire and apply a knowledge of the principles, policies and operating details of the accounting system; knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions; and specific knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operation.

Skill to lead employees in the accomplishment of work. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Major Duties:

Relays instructions from supervisor. Gets work started. Sets work pace. Demonstrates work methods, and provides work-related guidance.

Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work.

Reports workplace injuries immediately to the immediate or higher level supervisor, and to the Human Resources office in the absence of the immediate supervisor. Checks with supervisor on problems.

Checks on work and meets productivity goals. Ensures employees follow security, safety and housekeeping rules. Conducts on-the-job training and instructions.

Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis.

Performs accounting duties that require detailed knowledge of general accounting principles applicable to retail and cost environments.

Creates, compiles, analyzes, verifies and maintains results of formal statistical financial reporting documents utilizing an automated accounting system.

Analyzes and validates detailed accounting applications encompassing a wide range of accounts and resolves problems and errors. Assists in processing a large volume of reports on a daily basis.

Assists in reconciling various account balances with the general ledger on a monthly basis using double entry accounting procedures.

Performs daily review, analysis and reconciliation of accounting data.

Works directly with MCCS accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data and maintains continuous liaison with vendors, MCCS personnel, credit card clearinghouses, and financial institutions to coordinate prompt solutions to problems as they arise.

Audits accounting records for completeness and accuracy and initiates any corrective action. Maintains source documents and correspondence files in support of accounts receivable for rapid research.

May prepare and maintain financial statements, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules and recapitulations reflecting various accounting transactions.

Completes and presents correspondence for action by higher authority. Serves as a leader in the section and will assume the supervisory responsibility in the absence of the section supervisor.

Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting documents, financial reports, trial balances, balance sheets, operational budgets, cash flow budgets and variance analyses.

Gathers information and finalizes fiscal year closeout and year-end review reports. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.

Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.