ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance

Duties As a ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, GS-0525-8, this position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Comptroller Division, Accounting Services Branch. The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, validation, processing, and correction of financial transactions and issues/ discrepancies involving the full range of accounting services. Incumbent uses a complete understanding of inter-related work systems across multiple functional areas and their interoperability to ensure the validity and accuracy of all obligations, disbursements, collections/deposits, and adjustments related to financial records. 1. Performs broad in-depth analysis on multiple management systems and applies this information to complicated precedent type cases to resolve difficult and sensitive, out of balance conditions associated with processing actions within accounting systems. Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments. Reconciles accounting and budget data with Program Managers and the USPFO Deputy Financial Manager/Budget Officer. Balances all Program Managers' accounts with the federal database of record. Performs fact finding, research, and investigations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity. Analyzes particular facts of fiscal transaction problems/issues; verifies, evaluates, and interprets considerable amounts of data; obtains additional information to reconcile discrepancies or inconsistencies; and applies pertinent fiscal laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and procedures to determine appropriate action for resolution. Relies often on experience and judgment rather than guides to fill in gaps, identify sources of information, and make working assumptions about what transpired. Applies many different and unrelated processes and methods associated with fiscal transactions to analyze complex and unusual accounting transactions. Responds to customer requests for information/assistance. Examines accounts or resolves difficult reconciliations requiring an analysis of adjustments and corrections in accounts. Traces transactions identifying the source(s) of discrepancies, develops corrective actions required to bring accounts into agreement, ensures the accuracy of adjusted accounts, and recommends actions to prevent recurrence of similar discrepancies involving a multiplicity of interrelated systems. Compiles and verifies the accuracy of accounting data to prepare statements and reports, schedules, and comparative analyses of accounting transactions. (30%) 2. Reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gathers and organizes information for inquiries and resolves problems referred by managers, employees, congressional inquiries, etc. Suggests specific changes to state guidelines themselves, development of control mechanisms, additional training for customers, and specific guidance related to the procedural handling of documents and information. Coordinates with internal/external financial/program management personnel to resolve issues and/or prevent accounting errors. Uses initiative to guide and inform and persuade individuals who are skeptical or uncooperative, in order to provide information, take corrective action, and provide findings, and/or recommendations/solutions to comply with established laws and regulations. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies regulations, policies, procedures and legal decisions to work and/or resolve complex fiscal issues/problems regardless of the technical difficulties encountered. (30%) 3. Uses fiscal accounting and related interfaced systems to provide input/adjustments to the fiscal accounting database of record and the interoperable feeder systems of logistics, contracting, pay, travel, accounts payable, disbursement and interfund automated systems. Makes independent decisions regarding processes involving unusual circumstances or conditions. Develops variations in approaches to fit specific functions while often encountering incomplete, unreliable or conflicting data in the process of work performance. (20%) 4. 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. Ensure adjustments relating to account balances, contract modifications, collections, disbursements, garnishments, or other actions involving complicated adjustments are performed accurately and timely. (20%) 5. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * U.S. citizenship is required. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. * Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. * Incumbent may be required to be vaccinated against COVID and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before appointment. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Must have a valid driver's license. * Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required. * This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. * THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 1 Certified position designated as such iaw the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. * Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. * This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within 24 months may subject the incumbent to adverse action. * Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, iaw DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation * As a basis of continued employment, the employee must meet the DoD directed civilian financial management certifications for the Accounting Program position within two years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date. * As a basis of continued employment, the employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level. Qualifications AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All On Board Permanent Title 5 Federal Employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All On Board Permanent Title 32 Technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) Area 5: U.S. citizens SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting * Manages and Organizes Information * Problem Solving Education If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated above, are not required to have education above the high school level to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Additional information Alternate Application Method: If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . Veterans Preference Applicants: Veterans' preference will be validated by reviewing submitted documentation. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the cer