Accounting Technician

Basic Requirements: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service. To qualify at the GS-06 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, appropriations, allotments and reporting systems common to the financial management of the MWR program Knowledge of the interrelationships of accounts (i.e. Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement) and transaction categories (Liabilities, Assets, Expenses, Inventory, etc). Knowledge to serve as an expert in the operation and maintenance of the non-appropriated funds automated financial accounting system (currently QuickBooks Online). Sufficient knowledge of accounting and financial control systems to prepare periodic status reports of allotments and identify areas warranting attention. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
This vacancy is for a GS-0525-6, Accounting Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY COMPTROLLER BRANCH. Duty location will be determined upon selection.