Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5151000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 05 January 2024. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-0525-6/7/8 you will:
- Provide analysis, validation, processing, and correction of financial transactions and issues involving a full range of accounting services.
- Suggest specific changes to state guidelines, development of control mechanisms, additional training for customers, and specific guidance related to procedural handling of documents and information.
- Coordinate with internal/external financial and program management personnel to resolve issues and/or prevent accounting errors.
- Research, interpret, analyze, and apply regulations, policies, procedures, and legal decisions to resolve complex fiscal issues and problems. Regardless of the technical difficulties encountered.
- Use initiative to guide and inform individuals who are skeptical or uncooperative in order to provide information, take corrective action, and make recommendations to comply with laws and regulations.
- Analyze and evaluate data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments.
- Develop variations in approaches to fit specific functions while often encountering incomplete, unreliable, or conflicting data in the process of work performance.
- Validate transactions and performs research to resolve inconsistencies.
- Use computer master file systems, document processing, and the effects of transactions on existing records to modify processes in accounts while protecting historical data.
- Ensure adjustments relating to account balances, contract modifications, collections, disbursements, garnishments, or other actions are performed accurately and timely.
- Reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gather, organize information, and resolve problems referred by personnel.
- Trace transactions identifying the source of discrepancies, develop corrective actions required to bring accounts into agreement.
- Compile and verify the accuracy of accounting data to prepare statements and reports, schedules, and analysis of accounting transactions.
- Use fiscal accounting and related interfaced systems to provide input and adjustments to the fiscal accounting database of record.
- Perform fact finding, research, and investigations to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity.
- Rely on experience and judgment rather than guides to fill in gaps, identify sources of information, and make working assumptions about what transpired.
**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; 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 designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Certification Level 1: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 1 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the 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 of starting the position may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- PCS expenses may be authorized.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-08 Level - Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07, in the normal line of progression for the occupation, Accounting Technician, in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing analysis, validation, processing, and correction of financial transactions and issues and/ or discrepancies; performing fact finding, research, and investigation to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity; applying accounting methods, procedures, and techniques to conduct difficult and in-depth analysis; coordinate with internal/external contacts to resolve issues; and scheduling, running, and analyzing various accounting reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-07 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level - Must have least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-06, in the normal line of progression for the occupation, Accounting Technician, in the organization. Examples would typically include, but are not limited to validating accounting data, analyzing unusual trends for corrective action, maintaining, and researching records, and preparing reports; correcting coding or other errors that result in computer generated rejects.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-06 Level - Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the normal line of progression for the occupation, Accounting Technician, in the organization. Examples would typically include but are not limited to verifying accuracy and completeness of documents; maintaining or reconciling accounts and records; researching documents for discrepancies in debits and credit entries and taking necessary action in balancing accounts; and entering, deleting, and retrieving data utilizing an automated system.
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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
- Decision Support
- Financial Management Systems
- Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
- Certifications
- DD-214
- SF-50
- Official Transcript (Copy)
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Documents that support Veterans' Preference:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- SF-15
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12234840
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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