Job Description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN-TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5151000 and is part of the KY USPFO, National Guard.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/20/2023 to 12/10/2023

Salary

$51,713 - $67,231 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 8

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Term - Indefinite Tenure; This position may go permanent at a later date without competition depending on resources

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Announcement number

KY-12162300-AR-24-028

Control number

756062500

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to: AREA 1A- All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional or indefinite tenure) -AND- AREA 2A- All current and former Kentucky National Guard members -AND- AREA 3A- All current federal employees (with permanent, conditional or indefinite tenure) -AND- AREA 4A- All U.S. Citizens

Duties

As a ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN-TITLE 5, GS-0525-8, you will perform analysis on management systems and apply information to complicated cases to resolve accounting processing actions. Analyze and evaluate data to conduct fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments. Reconcile accounting and budget data. Balance all Program Managers\' accounts with the federal database of record. Analyze fiscal transaction problems/issues. Apply pertinent fiscal laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and procedures to determine appropriate action for resolution. Reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gather and organize information for inquiries and resolve problems. Use fiscal accounting and interfaced systems to provide input/adjustments to the fiscal accounting database of record and other systems. Ensure adjustments relating to account balances, contract modifications, collections, disbursements, garnishments, or other actions are performed accurately and timely. Schedule, run, and analyze various fiscal accounting reports. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5151000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. POC is Debra Neal, 502-607-1360.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Financial Management Level 1 Certification: Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all DoD and DoA requirements of this certification program as a condition of employment for this position. Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions\' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period.

NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Experience in arithmetic principles, and application of established procedures for recording and compiling data. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of applying basic principles of budgetary and cost accounting. Practical knowledge and judgment to reconstruct inaccurate accounts, gathers and organizes information for inquiries and resolves problems. Knowledge and skill to suggest specific changes to the guidelines themselves, development of control mechanisms, and specific guidance related to the procedural handling of documents and information. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others\' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant\'s name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• 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. .

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