Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician GS-0525 Position Overview The DOI mission involves keeping track of many thousands of financial transactions: timber sales payments, rents, employee payrolls, recreational permit fees, royalties and electric service payments are just a few examples. Accounting Technicians provide essential support by processing receipts and payments accurately and efficiently and verifying and maintaining accurate accounting records. This position is represented at the following bureaus Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Education Logo Bureau of Indian Education Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Trust Funds Administration Logo Bureau of Trust Funds Administration National Park Service National Park Service Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey Candidate Description The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail and enjoys researching and solving problems. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting. Minimum Education Requirements Please see the Clerical and Administrative Support Group Qualification Standard on the OPM website. Career Level Requirements Responsibilities by Level Entry: Reviewing and classifying data/transactions for consistency Examining and processing vouchers, purchase orders or payments Identifying and closing out overdue accounting transactions Entering data into accounting systems; Analyzing and reconciling accounts Auditing routine transactions and resolving discrepancies Mid: Examining accounts and researching and resolving challenging reconciliation problems Advising systems developers on accounting system user requirements Recommending procedural changes and innovative solutions to increase accuracy and prevent discrepancies Leading a team of lower level technicians Strengths by Level Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Accountability Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Information Management Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Oral Communication Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Reasoning Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Teamwork Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Writing Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Show Tool Tip Entry 4-6 Mid 7-9 Common Pathways Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...