Financial Technician

Summary About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, Resource Management and requires understanding of accounting systems, policies/procedures to examine, verify, maintain and reconcile accounting data. Incumbent works under closer supervision and guidance than the target grade based on satisfactory performance, supervisory certification and meeting qualification requirements. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Examines, verifies, maintains and reconciles accounts and accounting data in order to prepare and analyze reports in accordance with established accounting systems, policies and procedures. Applies various accounting methods and techniques using standard accounting codes, classification and terminology. Maintain ledgers and compiles, consolidates, checks and arranges funding in support of budget analysis and administration technician work. Adheres to the organization’s application of administrative rules, regulations and procedures associated with records in order to report, process and track budgetary transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures the validity of cash items , the acceptability of required supporting documents and cash processing procedures at the organization in accordance to established policies and procedures. Determine pay, payroll records maintenance and completion of reports that pertains to civilian employees. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. This position requires to obtain and maintain a Financial Management Level 1 Certification within 24 months of employment. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilize basic understanding of accounting or pay/time & attendance systems, standard accounting codes, classifications and terminology to apply the various accounting methods and techniques to examine, verify, maintain and reconcile accounts and accounting data, 2) Research administrative rules, regulations and procedures, 3) Extract data from records for the preparation of reports, and 4) Assisting with budget codes and execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.