LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

• Serves as a Work Leader by identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, and assures timely accomplishment of assigned workload.
• Reviews and processes unusual or difficult Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of Accounts Payable documents including: contracts; invoices; purchase orders; obligations.
• Responds to complex questions from customers or lower-level technicians regarding Accounts Payable data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Utilizes the Electronic Document Management (EDM) and appropriate entitlement system to access a variety of documents including invoices, receiving reports, and procurement documents for payments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation – Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled – see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.