Duties
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
BUS TITLE: REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT RECONCILIATIONS
JOB CODE: 010603
JOB SERIES: 0510
GRADE: NF-4 FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
MCCS is a comprehensive set of programs that support and enhance the operational readiness, war fighting capabilities, and life quality of Marines, their families, retirees, and civilians. MCCS delivers goods and services, including management of retail operations, at over 2,250 facilities with a staff of more than 12,000 employees worldwide.
To help fulfill our vision, to be ¿the iconic business force of the armed forces,¿ we are seeking experienced, innovative, creative, and energetic professionals to support the reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts at the installation and enterprise levels.
This position is permanently located in one of the four Regional CFO offices, Camp Lejeune, Quantico, Camp Pendleton, and Camp Butler (Japan) in support of the Regional and Installation Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) with potential travel to Marine Corps Installations to complete work assignments. AWS (Alternate work schedules) available.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Serves as the Regional Accountant for Reconciliations reporting to the Regional Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). The Regional CFOs will work with the Headquarters Controller and GBS Senior management to initiate key tasks, establish work cadence and manage work deadlines. The Regional Accountant will coordinate with the other Regional Accountants to ensure a uniform approach, work product and presentations. Demonstrate work methods and provide work-related guidance and sure worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Keeps Regional CFOs apprised of all issues. Monitors work posted by other accountants within MCCS and meets productivity goals. Follows security, safety, and housekeeping rules. Responsible for solving problems with varying degrees of difficulty. Conducts on-the-job training for accountants on reconciliations and maintains procedures/instructions.
Performs accounting duties that require detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and processes applicable to retail and cost environments. Provides input as needed on processes associated with Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll. Performs more complex phases of the unit¿s work. Creates, compiles, analyzes, verifies and maintains results of formal statistical financial reporting documents utilizing an automated accounting system. Analyzes and validates detailed accounting applications encompassing a wide range of accounts and resolves problems and errors. Reconciles various account balances with the general ledger and/or source documents or other MCCS systems monthly using double entry accounting procedures. Performs daily review, analysis and reconciliation of operational and project accounting data. Works directly with MCCS accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data. Conducts audits to ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of accounting records, automated subsystems and the account balances and initiates any corrective action. May prepare and maintain financial statements, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules and recapitulations reflecting various accounting transactions. Completes and presents correspondence for action by Regional CFOs. May prepare and maintain process guidance for internal and external customers. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting documents, financial reports, trial balances, balance sheets, and variance analyses. Gathers information and assists in finalizing period end, fiscal year closeout and year-end review reconciliations and reports.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on customer centricity, professionalism and courtesy. Assists customers and communicates in a professional manner by investigating issues, conflicts and problems to provide resolution in a timely manner. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs) may be required.
May travel to complete work assignments. The ability to work in an assigned shift with varying hours is required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Assists other departments as assigned.
This position is designated as Mission Essential and deemed necessary to ensure business continuity during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather situations or other emergency situations to include closure of the facility. These mission essential functions are existing functions that enable MRR to continue to provide necessary, vital services during time of need and require civilian employees to telework to support the mission.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor¿s degree in accounting or finance and relevant work experience OR five years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of the principles, policies, and operating details of the accounting system procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions, and accounting procedures and general accounting office operations.
The candidate should possess organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate knowledge of end-to-end General Ledger (GL) processes and associated technology platforms. Skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill in the identification, analysis, and conceptualization of problems. Ability to communicate information to key stakeholders both written and orally. Experience using systems orientation such as Oracle Enterprise Business Systems (EBS.) Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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