LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-6 if applying for the GS-7) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. GS-7 Specialized Experience is defined as: Maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing financial reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and automated financial systems.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Performs administrative and technical functions to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.,Reviews and processes unusual or difficult accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation, and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.,Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.,Identifies significant changes and determines related transactions and causes and identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by accountants.,Prepares draft memoranda or letters responding to inquiries of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural or reporting requirements.