Lead Accounting Technician

One year of general experience, which demonstrates progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform accounting functions. One year of specialized experience performing non-appropriated fund accounting transactions, including working with customers and other interested parties to explain financial procedures, convey options, resolve discrepancies, and manage accounting transactions using an automated accounting system.

In-depth knowledge of non-appropriated fund accounting practices, regulations, requirements and procedures is required. Knowledge of the FFR mission and the purpose of various FFR activities. Knowledge and experience with the FFR automated management data system (e.g. SAP) sufficient to identify and reconcile errors, manipulate data and generate reports.

Skill in the use of general ledger and subsidiary accounts in an account structure requiring a number of asset and liability control accounts and considerable subdivision of accounts. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) at the intermediate to advanced level to support accounting operations such as updating, revising, calculating, manipulating and converting data into a variety of formats, programs, and reports.

Skill and demonstrated experience maintaining records and performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Skill in providing excellent customer service obtained through prior experience and training. Ability to research, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to use procedural knowledge and experience in solving problems and making decisions. Ability to effectively manage time and resources, and to organize workload of self and others.

Ability to collaborate and develop effective working relationships within a team. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and diplomacy.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Processes accounting transactions for a wide variety of functions. Reviews accounting transactions, verifies accuracy and completeness of accounting data within established time frames. Codes and process accounting transactions in accordance with agency instructions, policies, and accepted practices. Reconciles accounting transactions, determines account discrepancies and initiates adjustments.

• Performs adjustments to ensure balances are in agreement within the reconciliation period.
• Analyzes accounting data, monitors fund balances ensuring there are no violations of public law.
• Prepares accurate worksheets/reports reflecting discrepancies and promptly takes corrective action.
• Prepares reports and correspondence relating to accounting issues and enters data into the automated system with accuracy and timeliness.

Follows up on status of payments and furnishes accurate and courteous responses to the customer. Serves as a liaison between installation activities/employees and higher headquarters. Reconciles cash accounts, fund balances, vendor and specific balance sheet asset accounts. Reviews revenue and expense accounts. Reclassifies accounting transactions into proper account classifications. Provide guidance and assistance to accounting technicians on financial matters relating to programs and reporting.

Reviews and analyzes transactions processed by others for accuracy, proper account coding or classification and allocation. Follows up with vendors, suppliers and agencies to reconcile transactions. Prepares documents such as invoices and account statements. Follows up with customers on account balances that are outstanding or involve multiple fiscal years. May recommend remedial action, write-off of account balances or settlements negotiated to resolve account disputes and delinquencies.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Leadership Duties may include: Distributes and balances the workload among employees according to operational need and job specialization. Assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and that each employee has enough work to keep busy. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies. Provides on-the-job training and guidance to new employees.

Answers employee questions regarding procedures, policies, directives, etc. and obtains guidance or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up. Checks on work in progress and periodically reviews completed work to see that work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met. Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others to supervisor. Reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavioral problems.