Clarification from the agency

Must reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius).

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Non-supervisory duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishes technical standards, creates documentation, tracks work completion, analyzes results, and determines corrective actions when issues arise. Ensures bank reconciliations are performed within established guidelines. Reviews database information on all bank account and bank reconciliations. Provides data for both internal and external audit staff in responding to their queries.
• Administrates centralized bank information access for HQ and field personnel; analyzes and controls level of access to banking information; and creates authorization for data access, wire transfers, and information authority.
• Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for world-wide centralized merchant services contract performing all related tasks.
• Works with designated external Banking Relationship Manager to support core solutions to credit card processing and drive new innovation launches and upgrades as needed. Implements all data project and conversion changes related to credit card financial processing including setup and testing.
• Gathers requirements information from field business/accounting personnel for establishment of merchant processing. Identifies types of solutions needed in business operations in coordination with Information Technology (IT) staff.
• Serves as liaison between CNIC IT staff and processor to request configuration for various point-of-sale (POS) systems and troubleshoot settlement issues.
• Serves as liaison between business operations and IT staff for the establishment of merchant accounts and equipment shipping and billing; oversees receipt and reconciliation of daily funding, interchange, and disputes/chargebacks; and works with processor to correct discrepancies and ensure merchants qualify for best interchange rates.
• Provides data analysis on credit card sales, merchant fees, sales volume, disputes/chargebacks. Maintains records on credit card downgrades that adversely affect fees. Provides tactical support to business operations to control costs.
• Performs duties related to bank reconciliation to include keying of statements, processing, researching outstanding items, and posting adjusting journal entries to clear reconciling issues.
• Assists CNIC IT with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
• Analyses banking needs for field business operations personnel, opens and closes commercial depository bank accounts, provides technical specifications for Automated Clearing House (ACH) fund transfers to Financial Analyst for configuration in Cash Concentration Database, and provides banking configuration data for the Accounting system.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Treasury Operations analyzing requirements data for Accounting software for treasury functions, designing test data, performing testing, and approving implementation of software changes
• Provides documentation to designated fund custodians onboard Navy aircraft carriers for participation in CNIC investment banking; trains fund custodians in banking operations; and keeps inventory log, reorders, and distributes check stock and deposit slips for aircraft carriers on centralized banking system.
• Researches policies and provides guidance to regional personnel in areas of banking and merchant processing and assists in correcting discrepancies.

• Provides general accounting support for HQ and field locations.
• Communicates with the field to resolve banking and accounting issues.
• Prepares monthly General Ledger reconciliations and other analysis as requested.
• Prepares and enters journal entries.
• Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.

• Directs work to be accomplished by staff;
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities;
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff;
• Participates in section staffing decisions;
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions;
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary; and
• Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

Conditions of employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• Four years of specialized experience in bookkeeping or accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of banking operations.
• Knowledge of file transfer management and uploads.
• Knowledge of and ability to use SAP accounting system.
• Knowledge of centralized banking processes/procedures.
• Knowledge of PCI compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Knowledge of various POS systems.
• Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Skill in working as a COTR.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to complete tasks.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to perform the full-range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

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