SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Apply SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service DFAS-Columbus, Accounting Operations Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-7, or GS-8 with a target grade of GS-8.

This job announcement uses SME Panel to evaluate applicants.

Learn more about this agency Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-7, or GS-8 with a target grade of GS-8.

This job announcement uses SME Panel to evaluate applicants.

Learn more about this agency Overview Help Open & closing dates 04/17/2026 to 05/01/2026 Salary $52,654 - $75,803 per year The minimum salary for grade GS-7 is $52654, the maximum salary is $68452.

The minimum salary for grade GS-8 is $58312, the maximum salary is $75803.

Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 8 Location Few vacancies in the following location: Whitehall, OH Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 8 Job family (Series) * 0525 Accounting Technician Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CO- Control number 865571800 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

Duties Help * The duties, described below, represent the major duties performed at the GS-11 level.

The duties performed for developmental positions will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience.

* Supervises and directs functions in support of accounting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or fund balance with treasury for the organization.

* Responsible for the review of documents for validity, expenditure limitation, and correct accounting data; balancing and maintaining the subsidiary ledgers; performing reconciliation of un-liquidated contractual obligations.

* Oversees the accomplishment of technical work in accordance with policy, directives, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Interprets regulations, requirements, and policies to ensure compliance.

* Trains and assists lower level accounting technicians with techniques to correct and process accounting inputs.

Ensures accuracy, propriety, and legality of accounting transactions through extensive review of documents.

* Plans and schedules work to be accomplished; sets and adjusts short-term priorities for completion of work.

Assigns/reassigns work to subordinates based on priorities, the difficulty and requirements of assignments and capabilities of subordinates.

* Responsible and accountable for assigned program areas including the development, documentation, and operation of both internal processes and administrative, technical, and automated systems controls.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S Citizen or National.

* This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

* Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959). * Suitable for Federal employment.

* Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.

* 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.

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

* Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

* A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-06 for GS-07 level and GS-07 for GS-08 level) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

For GS-07: Specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level is defined as: maintaining accounting or financial ledgers; posting financial transactions; preparing accounting reports; reconciling accounts and working with a variety of accounting and financial automated systems.

For GS-08: Specialized experience at the GS-08 grade level is defined as: processing and auditing complex contracts and vendor pay entitlement transactions; reconciling pay system and financial system data; working with a variety of electronic systems to review and resolve pay transaction issues.

GS-07 Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-06 or higher grade in federal Service.

GS-08 Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement.

Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in federal Service.

The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, 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.

Education GS-07 (1-grade interval) Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled.

GS-08 Substitution of Education for Experience: Eighteen months of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled.

Additional information * Moving expenses will not be paid.

* We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion.

For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

* Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

* We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.

* This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

* Travel requirement is 0-24% Seldom.

* This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

* Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

* Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.

(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here.

* The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher.

Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.

If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.

For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

* Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.

Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

* This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 1 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period.

Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: Expand Hide additional information 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 Help 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.

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Review our benefits 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.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed by a SME panel on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Communication * Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Accounting * Financial Management Systems * Leading People Benefits Help 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.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits 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.

Required documents Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.

Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at OPM.gov or at USAJ Resource Center.

2.

Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.

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Other Supporting Documents.

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If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.

They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1.

Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience.

For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications.

You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume.

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SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including current and former DFAS employees, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.

Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

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Veterans Documentation: Click to review these authorities and documents verifying eligibility for a VEOA, VRA and/or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities.

4.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF.

Once the form is opened, select "Enable All Features" and the form will populate so that it can be completed.

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Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include