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Accounting Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is an Accounting Technician job with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), a Department of Defense agency. It is a full-time, permanent job in Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH, and Columbus, OH, with many vacancies. The job is not remote, and occasional travel may be required.

Many vacancies in Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH; and Columbus, OH

It may close early. The agency may close this announcement early or extend it, and selections may be made at any point during the open period.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens may apply, according to the agency's clarification. Veterans' preference does not apply under this hiring authority.

What you would do

  • Research current accounts, historical data, and source documents to explain details
  • Research accounting data and balance and reconcile accounts
  • Verify the accuracy of obligations, disbursements, collections, and other transactions
  • Help maintain the Internal Control Program to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse

Do you qualify for GS-5 to GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the next lower grade level that shows you can do the job. For the GS-05 level, this means clerical or administrative work that supports business transactions using standard procedures. For the GS-06 level, this means financial work such as reviewing documents for accuracy, entering financial information into systems, or correcting invalid transactions.

With education: For GS-05, four years of college education above high school in any field can replace the specialized experience. For GS-06, six months of graduate education directly related to the job can replace it. Education must come from a college or university accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, showing education and certifications
  • Transcripts, if you use education in place of experience
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if you are or were a federal employee
  • Veterans documentation, only if you claim a veterans hiring authority
  • Military spouse or reserve/National Guard preference checklists, only if they apply to you
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume and application answers meet the listed qualifications. Errors or missing information in the application may lower your rating or make you ineligible. You may receive an invitation to take USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, which must be completed within 48 hours if the link arrives after the announcement closes.

Tips for this job:

  • List your education and certifications in your resume, since they are used to qualify you
  • If you use education instead of experience, upload transcripts when you apply
  • After submitting, check your application status in USAJOBS to confirm all documents were received

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required, though the announcement also says travel is seldom.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Background or security investigation; may require a secret clearance or higher
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-1959
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Obtain Level 1 Financial Management certification within two years of starting
  • One-year probationary or trial period may be required
  • Start may be delayed; some hires wait six months or more after security approval
  • Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, so overtime rules apply
  • Not eligible for remote telework

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$41,115 – $61,638 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Accounting Technician (0525)
Announcement
DFAS-DHA-13101215-27

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