Accounting Technician

Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Technician to join our vibrant team. The incumbent performs all of the accounting and bookkeeping functions for the Midshipmen Welfare Fund, ensuring overall accuracy of MWF ledger balance and associated reports to eliminate duplication of effort, increase financial transparency, resulting in better adherence to financial recording and reporting requirements.

Duties

• Maintains the QuickBooks accounting system, with a large number of accounts, to create journal entries, enter checks, enter deposits, and reconcile bank and purchase card.
• Works with NAF contracting team in support of MWF contractual obligations.
• Serves as an Ordering Officer performing government purchase card holder duties to include reconciling monthly statements in compliance with audit and GAAP regulations.
• Prepares travel orders and vouchers.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the MWF Manager.
• Briefs Midshipmen Supply Officers of MWF processes.
• Conducts ledger checks with Midshipmen Officers.
• Performs administrative duties to include filing, and preparing PowerPoint briefs.
• Tracks accounts receivables and accounts payables.
• Assists the MWF Manager with recommending changes to forms and/or procedures.
• Provides customer service to Midshipmen, Officers, Vendors, and USNA Faculty/Staff.
• Prepares annual tax documents.
• Physical demands of this position include walking, observing, and performing sedentary work in an office setting.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Accounting Technician position, NF-0525-03, you must meet the following requirement:

• One (1) year of specialized experience in an accounting role that has equipped you to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to: Performing clerical or administrative support functions, and accounting processes and functions such as budgeting, accounting and bookkeeping, auditing, taxes, contracting, financial management, journal entries, receiving and recording checks and deposits, completing purchase card transactions, and financial reporting.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

• Experience and/or education in any of the following: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Corporate Purchase Card, Tax Compliance. A degree in accounting, business administration, or finance is preferred.
• Experience with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, Accounting Software programs, with the technical capability to learn and understand systems used by USNA Midshipmen Welfare Fund. QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting policies and standard operating procedures for accuracy and compliance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills to maintain work with frequent interruptions.
• Experience interpreting data and solving financial problems individually, and as part of a team.

Education

A degree in accounting, business administration, or finance is preferred.

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

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. Learn more about federal benefits.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.

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.