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Lead Accounting Technician (GS-7)

Apply online through 12/14/2022 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/692134700

This opportunity is open to US Citizen and US Nationals.

This position is located in Cleveland, OH. It is not a remote work opportunity. Telework in the local commuting area is subject to supervisory determination.

Duties

Leads the work of approximately five or more accounting technicians whose highest level of work is classified as Accounting Technician.

Distributes 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.

Instructs employees on tasks and job requirements; develops written instructions as necessary; answers questions regarding procedures policies, and directives.

Ensures that work is accomplished in accordance with applicable directions for normal, day-to-day operations.

Approves leave for short periods; provides input on performance appraisals; and makes suggestions regarding personnel changes and/or recognition.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
  • Background or Security Investigation
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
  • Suitable for Federal employment.
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.


Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing accounting reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems.

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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Education


Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for specialized experience, you must submit transcripts from accredited institutions at the time you apply and prior to announcement closing.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education -Recognized Accredited Schools & Accrediting Institutions.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy at time of application and prior to close of the announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


For more information or to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/692134700