LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Duties

As an LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, GS-0525-9, you will:

• Perform broad in-depth analysis on multiple management systems and applies this information to complicated precedent type cases to resolve especially difficult and sensitive, out of balance conditions associated with processing actions within accounting systems.
• Perform fact finding, research, and investigations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity.
• Examine accounts or resolves difficult reconciliations requiring an analysis of adjustments and corrections in accounts.
• Research regulations, policies, procedures and legal decisions to work and/or resolve complex fiscal issues/problems regardless of the technical difficulties encountered.
• Use fiscal accounting and related interfaced systems to provide input/adjustments to the fiscal accounting database of record.
• Serves as Team Leader. Communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Reviews and processes MIPRs across multiple DOD agencies.
• Uses computer master file systems, document processing and the effects of transactions on existing records to modify normal automated processes in existing accounts while protecting historical data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Areas of Consideration:

Area I: (T32 Only) Permanent T32 Technicians within the NJ NG

Military Grades: E-5 to E-6

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
FM Certification Level 2- WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT

FAILURE TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADVERSE ACTION.

Qualifications

General Experience:
Experience, education, or training involving arithmetic principles, attention to detail, and application of established procedures for recording and compiling data; experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience:
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training of interpreting and applying a variety of accounting regulations and guidelines. Experience planning, organizing and coordinating work in order to resolve complex problems that occur.

Financial Management Certification: FM LEVEL 2
Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period.

A detailed overview of the FM Certification program can be found at the following link:

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

Must have Secret Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type) / Must obtain Top Secret after hire

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

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For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."