About this role
Job SummaryWho may apply: This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.
QualificationsGS-07 Basic Requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-6) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Reviewing work for technical adequacy and compliance in maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing accounting reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience and/or education requirements 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Major DutiesDistributes and balances workload; ensures timely accomplishment of assigned work; monitors status and progress of work on a daily basis; maintains records of work accomplishments.Reviews, amends, or rejects the work not meeting established standards. Accomplishes the most complex work referred by others. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by senior analysts.Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. Ensures accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions through extensive review of documents.Reviews and processes unusual or difficult accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.Assures that all transactions have been input correctly and accepted by the system. Prepares special reports and financial statements related to the financial condition of accounts.