Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS Cleveland Operations employees in the competitive service, and current DFAS Cleveland Operations VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures of the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; Validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; Reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts; Researching discrepancies and making adjustments. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Validates, monitors, controls, and maintains accounting records and specialized ledgers to accurately record and report status of funds.
Researches discrepancies between subsidiary and general ledgers and makes necessary adjustments.
Researches complex accounting data and performs extensive balancing and reconciling of accounts.
Responds to routine and non-routine questions from customers or lower graded technicians regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of accounting transactions and records.
Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from systems, documents, and reports.