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INTRODUCTION
This position is assigned to the Support Services Office; Fleet & Family Readiness Division, Navy Region Hawaii; Commander, Navy Installations Command; located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of accounting technician duties related to non-appropriated fund (NAF) accounts and covering a variety of standardized and recurring accounting documents and transactions and some non-standardized transactions covering various accounting functions (i.e., classifying, maintaining, examining, and closing of accounts) using double entry accrual accounting methods.
Learn more about this agency04/23/2018 to 05/07/2018
$25,315.31 - $34,059.84 per year
Includes Locality Pay, Dependent on Experience
NF 02 - 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required - Not Applicable
NoNot Applicable
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
03
No
18185A
497663000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs accounting technician functions in the maintenance of funds and related accounting records for NAF base organization(s).Monitors accounts for NAF programs (e.g., construction contracts, banking, NAF Payroll System, etc.) to ensure all accounting technical functions are maintained.Develops and monitors internal control procedures for the collection of all cash receipts and supporting documents.Reviews daily cashier reports to identify cash accountability.Updates in-use inventories for NAF activities and monitors preparation of inventory listings for all resale outlets.Provides technical advice and assistance to customers.
Receives, reviews, and classifies a variety of standardized and recurring accounting documents/transactions and some non-standardized transactions in support of NAF accounts.Independently processes recurring accounting documents and transactions that use different and unrelated processes, procedures, or methods (i.e., transactions are not completely standardized, deadlines are continually changing, or transactions are interrelated with other systems and require extensive coordination with other personnel) based on general standing instructions regarding what needs to be done, applicable policies, data and information required, and priority of assignments and deadlines.Determines the accounts involved and the required debit and credit entries.Determines appropriate accounting transaction codes and ensures sufficient funds have been obligated and totals are correct.Communicates with submitting activity to resolve questions on data submitted.Reviews files to ensure actions meet suspense dates.Follows-up on unpaid NAF documents when suspense dates are exceeded. Verifies accuracy and completeness of accounting data within established time frames. Codes accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Verifies, maintains, and reconciles account balances using different established procedures.Reviews postings to accounts in the applicable accounting system for NAF to ensure all entries balance and are valid.Reviews accounts for fund availability and obligates necessary dollar amounts.Utilizes documents and computer output products to ensure daily, mid-month, and end-of-month financial updates have occurred.Verifies, balances, and reconciles supporting documentation files with listings and interrelated reports so that balances are in agreement with the reconciliation period.Researches records, reports, and/or schedules to identify discrepancies among accounts.Determines and makes necessary adjustments.Prepares worksheet-reflecting discrepancies.Assembles information from various records/reports to prepare, validate, and reconcile; and releases obligation data. Monitors fund balances ensuring there are no violations of public law. Prepares accurate worksheets reflecting discrepancies and promptly takes corrective action.
Closes accounts and prepares financial documents (e.g., work papers, balance sheets, financial statements, etc.).Closes accounts applying knowledge and understanding of standardized and established accounting procedures and techniques.Abstracts data to reflect financial condition and operating results, and presents data in the form of prescribed statements/reports in a timely manner. Closes accounts and prepares financial documents with accuracy and timeliness.
Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisors, financial analysts, and other external and internal customers.Checks records/files and automated accounting systems on status of payments and payment dates, and follows up as necessary.Responds accurately and courteously to customer inquiries, either orally or in writing.Assists lower graded positions by providing information on specific accounting transactions as well as explanations on accounting procedures. Researches and resolves a variety of recurring problems, referring situations not covered by instructions or precedents to supervisor or appropriate party for resolution.
Works under direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. The supervisor or other designated employee provides general standing instructions on recurring assignments by indicating what is to be done; applicable policies, procedures, and methods to follow; data and information required; quality and quantity of work expected; priority of assignments; and deadlines. Employee uses initiative to perform recurring assignments but refers situations not covered by instructions or precedents to the supervisor for decision or help. The supervisor reviews recurring assignments through quality control procedures and may spot-check selected work products to ensure that finished work and methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with established instructions, methods, procedures, and deadlines.
The work involves performing various accounting support related duties or tasks that use different and unrelated processes, procedures, or methods (e.g., transactions are not completely standardized; deadlines are continually changing; functions assigned are relatively broad and varied; or transactions are interrelated with other systems and require extensive coordination with other personnel). The employee decides what needs to be done by identifying the nature of the problem, question, or issue; determining the need for and obtaining additional information through oral or written contacts; or by reviewing regulations and manuals. The employee uses different established procedures to review and reconcile various accounting documents and records and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with employees and base activities. The employee makes recommendations or takes actions (e.g., initiates necessary adjustment to ensure that accounts balance, verifies factual data, etc.) based on a case by case review of the pertinent regulations, documents, or issues involved in each assignment or situation.
Work is performed in a normal office setting.
The work is primarily sedentary.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Knowledge of the automated accounting systems sufficient to input a range of standard information or adjustments, understand recurring error reports and take corrective action, and generate a variety of standard reports.
Knowledge of accounting files, listings, and document control systems as well as the relationships between accounts and the effect of debit and credit entries on the accounts and systems.
Knowledge of a body of standardized regulations, requirements, procedures, and operations associated with clerical and technical duties related to accounting support functions (e.g., classifying, maintaining, reconciling, examining, and closing accounts).
Knowledge of standardized accounting regulations, requirements, procedures, and operations to classify accounting transactions and maintain, examine, and reconcile accounts and accounting records in assigned accounting support function.
Knowledge of procurement documents and how the actions affect the accounting process during the flow through the system (e.g., purchase orders, calls against BPAs, consignment agreements, service contracts, entertainment contracts, credit cards, etc.).
Skill in operating a calculator and utilizing a keyboard to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal.
Knowledge of Windows, Word for Windows and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
A selection may be made from the resumes/applications received at the first cut-off date. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 422-3784. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.
Military Spousal Preference (MSP): 1. The MSP Certification Form must be completed and attached to application at time of submission. 2. Military Spousal Preference applies to all positions in pay bands NF 1-3, CY positions, and equivalent Crafts and Trades position for which qualified.
Veterans Preference (VET): You must request for preference at the time you submit your application and attach a copy of your DD214 member page four to certify eligibility.
All required documents submitted for this position must indicate the announcement number, position title and full name of the applicant on each document.
Condition of employment: selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard methods of payment of personnel.
All positions require a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) or equivalent background check.
We are an E-Verify participant.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.
Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.
Proof of Education (transcripts if qualifying based on education)
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, page 4 of DD214 is required, showing reason for discharge and re-entry codes
Military Spousal Preference (MSP) Form and Military Orders Including Page 2.
Last Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Your application will be reviewed after the closing date of the announcement in which you have applied. The recruitment process takes an average of 2-3 weeks from closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Management also reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/497663000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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