What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at US Commander, Navy Installations?
Duties
The incumbent maintains and reconciles budget and accounting records by implementing principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping.
Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, reviews, examines, verifies and analyzes a variety of documents for validity and accuracy which includes purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, property records and income sources.
Performs monthly reconciliation and recapitulation of the general and subsidiary accounts for Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) to ensure that the basic accounting data and the reports balance. Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports reflecting the present and past financial condition of activities serviced. Verifies purchase orders and invoices with payment for agreement prior to effecting payments. Verifies all transfer summaries, payroll summaries, daily activity report summaries, general journal vouchers and accrual journal vouchers. Extends, verifies and summarizes inventories.
Maintains files of all correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting. Assists higher level fiscal office officials in researching and resolving accounting and other fiscal discrepancies and problems. Maintains files and is responsible for initiating correspondence with the individual or company to resolve discrepancies. Prepares month-end schedules and schedule of aged accounts. Coordinates with other departments to reconcile discrepancies between paperwork submitted to accounting and other documentation. Reviews computer printouts and reconciles with journals and supporting documentation.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Qualifications
Four (4) years of general experience above high school OR One (1) year of specialized experience OR a combination of education and experience in accounting procedures.
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices; ability to develop practical knowledge of the Navy; practical knowledge of automated accounting systems; knowledge of procedures necessary to verify an edit accounting data and input documents necessary to process items correctly in an accounting system.
Knowledge of fund accounting methods, procedures and techniques used in maintaining, balancing and closing accounts in an accounting system with extensive subdivision of accounts.
Knowledge of double entry accounting system and mechanized fiscal account code structure to maintain an accurate accounting system. Ability to operate computerized accounting system.
Knowledge of Navy policies, practices and regulations and the regulatory provisions applied to the budgetary process.
Ability to analyze numerous accounts and determine the need for and the type of adjustments necessary to reconcile and balance accounts. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.
Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.
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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.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training if applicable: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/05/2025to receive consideration.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12703488
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
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The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.Agency contact information
NDW NAF HREmailndwnafhr@us.navy.milAddressNDW Regional Office
2691 Mitscher Road Bldg 414
Washington, DC 20373
USNext steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
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Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training if applicable: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Military spouses
