Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

• Performs accounting duties using double entry accrual accounting methods.
• Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy.
• Documents may include receiving report, disbursement request, TOY vouchers, payrolls adjustment sheet, inventory, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc.
• Assists in verifying and tracking daily activity submissions of accounting documents in order to ensure completeness of information and accuracy before approval within the Non-appropriated Fund Data Interface System (NAFDIS).
• Accounting liaison is responsible for checking accounting strings and the accuracy of numbers posted by activities before approving and forwarding to the Shared Service Center (SSC).
• Verifies disbursement requests that are manually submitted by activities are correct and required back-up documentation is submitted on time.
• Researches and processes all needed corrections to activity financial statements by submitting General Ledger Accounting Forms (GLAFs) within the system.
• Collects, tracks, and files all activity hard copies of daily business paperwork.
• Researches inquiries for SSC, Non-appropriated Fund Accounting Office (NAF AO), and activities.
• Submits inquiries to the SSC on behalf of activities as needed to reconcile or resolve issues and tracks inquiries received within organizational -liaison box by responding on a timely basis to avoid elevation to next level.
• Submits proof of receipt, and other documents requested by SSC in order to expedite vendor payments and ensure prompt payment act requirements are followed.
• Collect debt payments and refunds.
• Update payment records and submit payment records to SSC.
• Collects, processes and assists with the submission of prepaid's, property and transfer forms.
• Reconciles required balance sheet subsidiary records at least monthly to the general ledger control accounts.
• Keeps supervisor informed of inappropriate transactions committed by activities, lateness in submission of daily paperwork, and missing paperwork by tracking within error log.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position may require the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/10/2022

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must have experience in work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete information in an automated general ledger system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions.
• Must satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check w/ inquiries (NACI). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulation.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.