Accounting Technician-Sales Audit FT 4743

Company: Coast Guard Exchange
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

OMB NO: Expiration Date: 01/30/2025Announcement #: 4743Opening Date: 25 August 2022 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0525-03Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time (30-40 hr/wk) Position: Accounting Technician-Sales Audit Salary: $18 per hourWho May Apply: All Sources Location: Chesapeake, VA HeadquartersDUTIES:Under supervision, performs a variety of general accounting tasks to compile, prepare, review, and verify financial and statistical records in support of Finance directorate.Creates, organizes, maintains, and updates files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems; maintains an audit trail of documents and records; creates report formats and prepares necessary accounting and financial reports based on retrieved data as requested; develops and maintains spreadsheets, journals, ledgers, logs, worksheets, and other records.Classifies accounting transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data. Summarizes transactions and prepare control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.Communicates with and provides technical support to both internal and external clients by collecting and providing specialized information, answering questions, and assisting clients in interpreting and following proper accounting procedures; assists in training other staff in complying with proper procedures, rules, and regulations.Abstracts data reflecting financial condition and operating results; and present this data in the form of statements and reports. Examines accounts to verify the accuracy of accounts and adequacy of supporting data. Prepares worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.Position requires morning availability with start time between 6a-7a.Performs other related duties as assignedYou will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:1.High school diploma or GED2.Two years or progressively responsible experience that demonstrates possession of accepted accounting principles and practices, experience with accounting software, accounting functions, and performing accounting duties.3.Experience in Microsoft Office with intermediate experience with Excel.4.This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.Preferred (in addition to minimum):1. An Associate's Degree in accounting from an accredited university.2. Account reconciliation experience.OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background checkUS Citizens and non-citizens authorized to work in the US, must have lived in the US for three of the last five years, and meet residency requirements set forth below:1.Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations).2.Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or3.Have been a dependent of a United States Federal or military employee serving overseas.Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete stateside coverage information required to make a suitability/security determination. Applicants must provide this information with their application for employment.HOW TO APPLYAdditional Information on how you will be evaluated:Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans' preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor's name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.Outside Candidates: To apply, please visit our website at and click on "Careers" at the bottom of the page. Internal Candidates: Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself/Talent/Career Center.Search by location or Job Title for: Accounting Technician-Sales Audit FT 4743 Chesapeake, VA, USEqual Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.PRIVACY ACT NOTICEAuthority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant's education and work experience qualify them for the job they are applying for.Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.Disclosure: Voluntary, however failure to disclose requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-new, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

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