Duties
Provides guidance to the RA Accounting Technicians and RA Lead Accounting Technicians on a variety of accounting clerical duties pertaining to the preparation and maintenance of journals, subsidiary ledgers, daily sales audits, weekly and monthly reconciliations, period end close procedures, collections and vendor payments. Receives, analyzes, processes and classifies accounting documents. Reviews documents for validity, completeness and correctness of accounting data. Accurately records data into an automated accounting system. Maintains required records and ledgers, prepares month-end accounting documents and financial reports, etc. Reviews processed journal entries, sales audit workbooks, indirect concessionaire workbooks, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness. Accurately post completed journal entries into a financial management system. Relays instructions from the higher-level RA supervisor, monitors workload to ensure department meets service level agreements within specified timelines. Responsible for solving problems with varying degrees of difficulty. Demonstrates work methods, provides work-related guidance, and conducts on-the-job training and instructions. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work.
Reconciles subsidiary RA accounts to the general ledger monthly using double entry accounting procedures. Works directly with MCCS accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data and maintains continuous liaison with MCCS personnel and financial institutions to coordinate prompt solutions to problems as they arise. 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 aging reports, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, and schedules reflecting various accounting transactions. Works with and relays information and solutions to the higher-level RA supervisor to help cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
Completes assignments that involve various financial operations and transactions. Responsible for performing period-end accounting duties including accruals, account analysis and reconciliation of subsidiary accounts pertaining to RA. Reviews supporting documentation to ensure all entries and adjustments are entered properly into the accounting system. Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting documents and financial reports. Gathers information and finalizes fiscal year close-out and year-end review reports.
Delivers courteous, world-class customer service by assisting customers, resolving issues promptly, and escalating to supervisors when needed.
Supervises employees to include: assigning, distributing, and evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, approving timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and prevention of sexual harassment, being alert to alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action, being responsive to human capital strategic plans, succession management initiatives, and civilian leader development. Take action to solve problems quickly. Alert the higher-level RA supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Works with higher-level RA supervisors to ensure efficiency of procedures and make suggestions for continuous improvement opportunities accordingly. Conducts on-the-job training and demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Coordinates workflow among team members to ensure that timelines and goals are met.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May travel to Marine Corps Installations. Working hours may be adjusted to support East or West coast Marine Corps Installations.
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 Global Business Services 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
Three years' experience that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant work experience; 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 a knowledge of the principles, policies and operating details of the accounting system. Knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions, and specific knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operation.
Knowledge of end-to-end RA processes and associated technology platforms. Skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill in the identification, analysis, and conceptualization of problems. Able to clearly communicate information to key stakeholders both written and orally. Demonstrated success in working effectively in a team environment and in building collaborative relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Strong accounting background and systems orientation (such as, Oracle EBS, ConneXion, PeopleSoft etc.). A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. The candidate should possess organizational, management, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate supervisory qualities and leadership skills, initiative, professionalism and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain quality service in a busy office environment; excellent change management skills and willingness to be flexible. Must have the skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.
Benefits
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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
All applications MUST be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with photos will NOT be accepted. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your applications includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility.
Spouses of relocating active-duty military members applying through Military Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed above. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until declination or acceptance of a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. Spousal Preference may only be utilized once for each permanent relocation.
As applicable, upload all required documents above to your profile under "My Job Applications" in the MCCS Careers application portal https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=74182&PostingSeq=1/.
PREFERENCE | REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
Military Spouses | 1. Furnish a copy of the PCS order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location.
2. Submit a current application or resume.
3. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. |
Veterans | Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge. |
Persons with Disabilities | Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits. |
Next steps
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.