Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician performs a variety of technical accounting support functions within the Financial Management program. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews, analyzes, and processes accounting transactions related to financial operations in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Examines accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal financial management requirements.

• Maintains and reconciles financial records, accounts, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy of accounting data.

• Researches and resolves discrepancies in financial transactions, account balances, and supporting documentation.

• Processes adjustments, corrections, and reconciliations to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.

• Utilizes automated financial management systems to input, track, and reconcile accounting data.

• Reviews reports and financial data to identify errors, inconsistencies, or unusual transactions requiring further review.

• Provides customer service and technical guidance to internal staff regarding financial processing procedures and documentation requirements.

• Maintains supporting documentation for accounting actions in accordance with records management requirements.

• Assists with financial reporting activities by compiling data and preparing reports related to assigned accounting functions.

• Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, policies, and internal financial management controls.

• Communicates with internal offices and external stakeholders to obtain information needed to process or reconcile financial transaction.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.

Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/ PD01652A, PD01653A, and PD01651A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.