Announcement #: 5869
Opening Date: 21 August 2024 | Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0525-3
Closing Date: Until Filled | Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)
Position: Accounting Technician | Salary: $18.26/hour +DOE
Who May Apply: All Sources | Location: Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters
DUTIES
Under supervision, performs a variety of general accounting tasks to compile, prepare, review, and verify financial and statistical records in support of Finance directorate.
Creates, organizes, maintains, and updates files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems; maintains an audit trail of documents and records; creates report formats and prepares necessary accounting and financial reports based on retrieved data as requested; develops and maintains spreadsheets, journals, ledgers, logs, worksheets, and other records.
Classifies accounting transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data. Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.
Communicates with and provides technical support to both internal and external clients by collecting and providing specialized information, answering questions, and assisting clients in interpreting and following proper accounting procedures; assists in training other staff in complying with proper procedures, rules and regulations.
Abstracts data reflecting financial condition and operating results; presents this data in the form of statements and reports. Examines accounts to verify the accuracy of accounts and adequacy of supporting data. Prepares worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Minimum:
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates possession of accepted accounting principles and practices, experience with accounting software, accounting functions and performing accounting duties.
- Intermediate experience with Excel.
- This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
- An Associate’s Degree in accounting from an accredited university.
HOW TO APPLY
Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment. 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.
You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
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