Accounts Maintenance ClerkAccounting Technician
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 38017 - 55296
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information visit USA Hire Assessment.
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
If selected at the GS-4 level the job title for this position is Accounts Maintenance Clerk; if selected at the GS-5 level the job title is Accounting Technician. This position will be located within Accounts Payable/CL Accounting Operations.
- Accesses a variety of documents including invoices receiving reports and procurement documents using the Electronic Document Management (EDM) and appropriate entitlement system.
- Reviews documents to ensure accounting information is accurate and aligns with Accounts Payable policy.
- Validates invoices and inputs and processes for payment into the appropriate entitlement system.
- Verifies obligations to ensure funds sufficiency reviews documents to ensure propriety of fund usage and reconciles unmatched items prior to payment.
- Provides status reports on over-aged accounts payable and validates and processes the clearing of over-aged accounts payable.
- Duties will be developmental in nature when performing below the full performance level (GS-05).
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
- 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.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after).
- Suitable for Federal employment.
- Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
- New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
- ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***
Qualifications
To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level Applicants Must Minimally Have:
- One year of general experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
- Progressively responsible clerical office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
- Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.
- Minimum Salary: Grade GS-04 is $38017 Maximum is $49425.
- Minimum Salary: Grade GS-05 is $42535 Maximum is $55296.
- 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
GS-04 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school 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. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence including transcripts to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Additional information
- Moving expenses will not be 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.
- Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
- 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.
- As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which well evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Travel requirement is Seldom.
- 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.
- PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
- 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.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 80 you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
- 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.
- Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 () for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act exceptions and DFAS contact information.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Invoicing
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Vendor Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Recounciling
- General Ledger Accounting
- Mathematics
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Financial statement
- Inventory Management
- ACCA
- Bookkeeping
