lead accounting technician

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

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens.

• Serves as a Lead Accounting Technician by identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, and assures timely accomplishment of workload.
• Reviews transactions and documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures.
• Performs initial input of data into automated systems, ensures that accurate and valid data is input in the proper format, and reviews accounting data.
• Instructs employees on tasks and job requirements, develops written instructions as necessary, and answers questions regarding procedures, policies, and directives.
• Processes a variety of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service (GS-05), which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-06: Specialized experience is defined as: validating, monitoring, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; identifying and researching discrepancies in