Clarification from the agency

Current CNRSE NAF Business Office employees.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the work of at least 3 or more accounting technicians whose highest level of work classified as Accounting Technician, NF-0525-03.
• Distributes and balances workload; ensures timely accomplishment of assigned work; monitors status and progress of work on a daily basis; maintains records of work accomplishments. Reviews, amends, or rejects the work not meeting established standards.
• Accomplishes the most complex work referred by others.
• Obtains assistance from the supervisor on unusual/questionable matters. Instructs employees on tasks and job requirements; develops written instructions as necessary; answers questions regarding procedures policies, and directives.
• Ensures that work is accomplished in accordance with applicable directions for normal day-to-day operations. Provides interpretation to less experienced personnel on, and ensures compliance with, applicable regulations, directives and manuals including changes, updates, and automated systems.

• Reviews source documents (purchase requests, contracts, purchase and delivery orders and agreements, invoices, receiving reports, etc.) for invoices related to contracts to determine correct actions to be taken.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of the data required for the source document, where applicable, the mathematical accuracy of the data provided.
• Enters data into the applicable system(s); compares transactions entered to those intended and corrects invalid/incorrect entries.
• Prepares a variety of payment authorizations. Periodically screens files for accuracy and compatibility to the accounting system (SAP).
• Ensures the proper reconciliation of electronic interfaces to the general ledger from other systems. Prepares and posts general journal vouchers.
• Reconciles subsidiary ledgers to control/summary accounts. Posts inventory accounting transactions, property accounting transactions, and ensures depreciation is processed monthly. Reviews trial balance during month-end close.
• Reviews and processes unusual or difficult accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation, and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing. Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from systems, documents, and reports.
• Develops and suggests interpretation of comparative data reflecting relationships between accounts, time periods, etc. Identifies significant changes and helps to determine related transactions and causes. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by management.
• Makes suggestions for action, performs other similar activities, and provides interpretations/suggestions based on a good working knowledge of accounting systems.
• Serves as liaison between the accounts payable team and activities/vendors on areas of concern involving payments.
• Provides guidance to coworkers and installation personnel on problem transactions. Answers questions regarding procedures, policies, and directives. Responds to questions from customers or co-workers regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Contacts contracting team, installation personnel and/or commercial vendors to obtain missing documentation and to clarify or furnish information to resolve discrepancies on documents, and to make necessary corrections to documents.
• Researches minor problems covering all aspects of processing technical accounting data. Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from various automated systems, documents and reports. Identifies significant changes and determines related transactions and causes. Refers unusual, extraordinary and/or questionable matters to supervisor.
• Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of transactions and records. Prepares draft memos or letters responding to inquiries of a routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting or financial transaction processing.
• Performs audits of invoices and vouchers in accordance with regulatory guidance. Ensures comprehensive records for transactions. Ensures proper customer profiles within the automated systems, contract payment files, and vendor files for accounts payable. Assists managers in reconciling their records and providing information and data as necessary.
• Assists in monitoring operations' compliance with established internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information. Assists in the development and documentation for all functions/processes in assigned work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Work is performed in a normal office setting which is well lighted, and climate controlled.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature. Must be able to file and retrieve documents from filing cabinets up to shoulder level and is expected to assist with packing, filing and retrieving document files weighing up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories to perform tasks in an integrated double entry accrual accounting system to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
• Ability to read, review and analyze financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers and journals. Knowledge of related functional areas, finance, to investigate and resolve errors, incompatible information, or other similar discrepancies using well-established approaches. Knowledge of basic math and able to use a 10-key calculator.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer, to include automated accounting systems, point of sale systems and standard office applications, sufficient to input a range of standard information or adjustments, understand recurring error reports and take corrective action, and generate a variety of standard reports.
• Good understanding of the automated systems.
• Knowledge of frequently used and clearly stated procedures and regulations to respond to recurring questions from vendors, agency or activity personnel, customers, and others.
  Ability to communicate to a diverse group of individuals both orally and in writing.
  

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.