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Accounting Technician

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
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Summary

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.  This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Utah National Guard.  Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.  Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.  Applicants who are not currently a member of the Utah National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment with the Utah National Guard.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/06/2017 to 04/20/2017
Salary
$36,611 to - $58,780 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 06 - 08
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Draper, UT
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
08
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
Army 17-093
Control number
467332000

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Duties

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Performs broad in-depth analysis on multiple management systems and applies this information to complicated precedent type cases to resolve especially difficult and sensitive, out of balance conditions associated with processing actions within accounting systems.  Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments.  Reconciles accounting and budget data with Program Managers and the USPFO Deputy Financial Manager/Budget Officer.  Balances all Program Managers’ accounts with the federal database of record. Performs fact finding, research, and investigations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity.  Analyzes particular facts of fiscal transaction problems/issues; verifies, evaluates, and interprets considerable amounts of data; obtains additional information to reconcile discrepancies or inconsistencies; and applies pertinent fiscal laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and procedures to determine appropriate action for resolution. Examines accounts or resolves difficult reconciliations requiring an analysis of adjustments and corrections in accounts.  Traces transactions identifying the source(s) of discrepancies, develops corrective actions required to bring accounts into agreement, ensures the accuracy of adjusted accounts, and recommends actions to prevent recurrence of similar discrepancies involving a multiplicity of interrelated systems.  Compiles and verifies the accuracy of accounting data to prepare statements and reports, schedules, and comparative analyses of accounting transactions.  Reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gathers and organizes information for inquiries and resolves problems referred by managers, employees, congressional inquiries, etc.   Coordinates with internal/external financial/program management personnel to resolve issues and/or prevent accounting errors.  Uses originality to sort complicated factual information regarding public law; fiscal law; Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Forces Command (FORSCOM), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations; Standing Operating Procedures; Comptroller General Decisions; and policies and issuances to apply a variety of methods in order to execute the full range of accounting services.  Uses fiscal accounting and related interfaced systems to provide input/adjustments to the fiscal accounting database of record and the interoperable feeder systems of logistics, contracting, pay, travel, accounts payable, disbursement and interfund automated systems. Develops variations in approaches to fit specific functions while often encountering incomplete, unreliable or conflicting data in the process of work performance.  Applies accounting methods, procedures, and techniques to conduct difficult and in-depth analysis.  Validates transactions and performs research to resolve inconsistencies.  Uses computer master file systems, document processing and the effects of transactions on existing records to modify normal automated processes in existing accounts while protecting historical data.  Ensure adjustments relating to account balances, contract modifications, collections, disbursements, garnishments, or other actions involving complicated adjustments are performed accurately and timely.  Schedules, runs, and analyzes various fiscal accounting reports, such as the Master Update Error report, AXol (Government Purchase Card) line of accounting report, and Master Update Listing for the Account Processing Code (APC) candidate file.  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
  • Shift work may be required.
  • ***APPLICANT MUST ADDRESS THE JOBS KSA'S ON RESUME.***
  • APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON LINE THROUGH USAJOBS.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire. 

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

Soldiers who accept a technician position will be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).

Indefinite positions may be converted to permanent status without further competition.

Qualifications

LOCATION OF POSITION:  United States Property and Fiscal Office, Draper, Utah

POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER:  D1984000

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Statewide

APPOINTMENT TYPE:  Indefinite Obligated Position

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS:  Enlisted

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:   ENL:  CMF 42, 36 MOS  25B, 51C, 92A/Y/Z.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  This position has known promotion potential.

VICE:  Amy Berteaux

SELECTING SUPERVISOR:  Mrs. Rasmy Rakchhat

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that she/he meets the requirements of the specialized experience listed below: otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

1.  Knowledge of accounting methods, forms and techniques.

2.  Skill in arithmetic computation, applying formulas or conversion tables.

3.  Ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts affected by varied transactions.

4.  Knowledge of disbursements and funds accounting, methods, procedures and techniques used in balancing and closing accounts.

5.  Ability to interpret and apply a variety of accounting regulations and guidelines.

6.  Knowledge of procedures to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete information in an automated system.

7.  Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.

GS-08 requires 18 months of specialized experience.

GS-07 requires 12 months of specialized experience.

GS-06 requires 9 months of specialized experience.

Additional information

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

 

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