Accounting Technician

Department of Defense

Columbus, OH, United States

$51.1K-$66.5K a year

Permanent

Full-time

Part-time

Summary

Who may apply : Current, permanent DFAS Columbus employees in the competitive service and current DFAS Columbus VRA employee in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

04 / 12 / 2024 to 04 / 25 / 2024

Salary

$51,115 - $66,450 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Whitehall, OH 1 vacancy
Remote job
Telework eligible
Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0525 Accounting Technician

Supervisory status
Security clearance

Secret

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS) / High Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Announcement number

CO-12374366-24

Control number

786327800

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This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

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Duties

Reviews, verifies, reconciles, and analyzes a variety of expenditure and status report listings reflecting or including accounting data from funding documents, obligations and expenditures.
Validates and reconciles entitlement, appropriation, and reporting data to comprise funding requests from supported agencies.
Reviews and validates incoming vouchers, data files, and report listings to ensure validity and compatibility to include edit tables as reference.
Contacts funding and reporting activity for necessary supporting documentation and / or correction of originally reported data to ensure that all transactions are ultimately accepted by the proper accountable fiscal station.
Reviews and processes finance and / or accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S Citizen or National
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for Federal employment
Time after Competitive Appointment : Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
Obtain / Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-6) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

For GS-07 : Specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level is defined as : maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions;

preparing accounting reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems.

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-6 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.

Education

GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience : One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http : / / www2.

ed.gov / admins / finaid / accred / index.html).

Additional information

Moving expenses will notbe paid.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements / payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Travel requirement is Seldom 1-24%.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
Retired Civil Service Employee : Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.

See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here)

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period.

Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and / or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http : / / www.dfas.mil / dam / dfas / careers / pdf / DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf.

The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.

If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed / undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain / maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational Questionnaire.

If a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualifications.

The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies :

Communication
Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting
Financial Management Systems
Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12374366

DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series.

Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria : Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes :

1. Resume : You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.

You may submit your resume by : attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.

2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire : Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.

3. Other Supporting Documents.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1. Transcripts and / or Certifications : You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience. For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications.

You must also document your education and / or certifications in your resume.

2. SF-50 : With the exception of current permanent DFAS employees, current or former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.

3. Veterans Documentation : Click to review these authorities and documents verifying eligibility for a VEOA, VRA and / or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities

4. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible : Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

5. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible : MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

6. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible : MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

7. Retained Grade PPP Eligible : Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

8. ICTAP Eligibles : A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available.

9. Other Special Hiring Authorities : Click here to review these authorities and the documentation you are required to submit.

10. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.

WARNING : Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11 : 59 PM (EST)

04 / 25 / 2024, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information.

The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate.

HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position.

Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement.

You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

The following link will help you determine if you meet the eligibility to apply for this position :

http : / / www.dfas.mil / careers / howtoapply / vacancyannouncement / appointment-eligibility.html

PLEASE NOTE : You will be considered only for those appointment eligibilities for which you select, attach supporting documentation and are found eligible.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

Phone

317) 212-0454

[email protected]

Address

DFAS - ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS - COLUMBUS

3990 E. Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43213

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Next steps

The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews.

We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability / security background investigation.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request