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Defense Finance and Accounting Service Accountant in Columbus, Ohio

Apply online through 12/18/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/821130500{rel="nofollow"}

Summary

Who may apply: *United States Citizens *Student loan repayment and/or other incentives may be authorized for selected candidates who meet the applicable criteria**

Duties
  • DFAS-CO has several openings within Accounting Operations which is comprised of several sub organizations to include Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Accounts Maintenance and Control; Treasury Reporting; Departmental Reporting.
  • Applying knowledge and understanding of accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues.
  • Analysis and reconciliation of accounting data to include identification of errors and development of mitigating actions.
  • Providing professional accounting advice and assistance to both internal leadership and DoD customers in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Obtaining financial audit results, establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas; determining actions to improve operating program effectiveness to ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
  • Processing and validating and/or reporting on accounting transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level
Conditions of Employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Background or Security Investigation - 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. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accr

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