Accounting Technician

Summary

This position is located at CNRSE aboard NAS Jacksonville. The purpose of this position is to perform accounting duties using double entry accounting methods in support of the financial office. These records consist of various journals and general ledgers, including asset accounts, liability accounts, operating accounts, purchase orders, daily activity record summaries (DARS), transfer documents, merchandise and consumable inventories, general journal vouchers and accrual journal vouchers.

Duties

• 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.
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Performs a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities.
• Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received utilizing the principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping.
• Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes for validity, completeness and accuracy.
• Work assignments may encompass both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Obtains missing or corrected data and information from supporting documents and /or the program manager.
• Extracts information from several sources ensuring that all required information is included.
• Verifies purchase orders and other procurement documents to ensure purchases are authorized and invoices are reconciled for payment to vendors.
• Maintains an internal control system and follow procedures Verifies transfer documents, reconcile DAR clearing account and post inventory submissions.
• Inventory responsibilities include calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures.
• Tracking and maintain inventory records Maintains files of all source documents, correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting data.
• Types all necessary reports, documents, and memorandum as required.
• At the end of the accounting month, ensures accuracy of all assigned general ledger postings, reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts.
• Reports imbalances to supervisor for guidance.
• May print checks or prepare electronic funds transfer documents Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period – immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave – 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave – Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved). Sick Leave – 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) Paid Holidays – 11 Per Year Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance NAF Retirement Plan 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3% Long Term Disability Plan Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage Medical savings account (FSA) Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

Required Documents

• The following documents may or may not be required.
• Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
• Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume
• Https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
• Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
• APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
• WHAT ARE PREFERENCES?
• Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process.
• Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1.
• List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a
• Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
• To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL. 2.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S.
• Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty.
• The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above.
• MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
• To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND -If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS. 3.
• Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified.
• Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
• To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND -Submit completed SF15 from the
• Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc) To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit completed SF-15 from the
• Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc). ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above.
• Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.