Accounting Technician

Job title:

Accounting Technician

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). As an Accounting Technician you will be responsible for providing accounting support for the Finance Division to meet the education goals and objectives of Haskell Indian Nations University.Overview

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Open & closing dates08/23/2024 to 09/23/2024Salary$44,808 – $64,732 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 6 – 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential7Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberBIE-12506217-24-JCJ DEControl number806443000This job is open toClarification from the agencyINDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).DutiesAs an Accounting Technician GS-0525-6/7, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as technical oversight of primary cashier and is responsible for the disbursement of all student funds received by the university.
• Executes oversight by reviewing accounts payable documents to verify accounting date and transaction coding for input along with any other necessary information to enter into the BIE Accounting System, Financial and Business Management System (FBMS) for processing payments to vendors.
• Maintains computerized ledgers on all transactions that are subject to audit at any time.
• Maintaining the Budget Monitoring File on a daily basis for all divisions by assigning a Purchase Requisition Number, logging data into Monitoring File to determine amount requested is within budget to include pending and actual amounts.
• Assists in data collection and statistical reports of various program activities as required by the Division of Finance.
• Assists in performing research to verify the accuracy of grant accounts.

NOTE: POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER BIE-12505703-24-IM MP. STATUS APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER BOTH MERIT PROMOTION AND COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH ANNOUNCEMENT.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL HIRES
• APPOINTMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO A 2 YEAR TRIAL OR 1 YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MALES BORN AFTER 12/31/1959

QualificationsApplicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.GS-6: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service that includes: Performing duties involving the receipt, examination, and deposit of cash funds; maintaining computerized ledgers on transactions that are subject to audit at any time; assisting in data collection and statistical reports of various program activities.GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level in the Federal service that includes: Performing duties involving the receipt, examination, and deposit of cash funds; maintaining computerized ledgers on transactions that are subject to audit at any time; assisting in data collection and statistical reports of various program activities; providing guidance for system collection/billing entries and maintenance; preparing reports and records as required by supervisor, funding agencies, and auditors.Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.EducationThis position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit:If you are a veteran with and you are claiming 5-points veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form.

• 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. .

Expected salary

$44808 – 64732 per year

Location

Lawrence, KS

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 23:45:02 GMT

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