Easter Seals Jobs

Duties

• Retrieves and reviews documents for validity, completeness, and accuracy of accounting data and determines appropriate action to correct discrepancies.
• Conducts research of records in automated accounting or financial systems for documentation which includes, but is not limited to, transactions involving deposit tickets and debit vouchers.
• Determines the completeness and validity of appropriate funds, charges, or credits and provides technical guidance to personnel retrieving vouchers.
• Reconciles out-of-balance conditions between reported disbursements and collections for assigned programs and summary totals from subsidiary records.
• Compiles and reviews supporting documentation from accounting and financial systems for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness and provides assistance to resolve discrepancies.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• 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 e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period. Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree *(examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. *Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service (GS-5), which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in 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. Volunteer Experience: 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.