Accounting Technician

Summary

This position is part of the Southwestern Power Administration. As an Accounting Technician, you will will provide analysis, validation, processing, and correction of financial transactions and issues/discrepancies involving the full range of accounting services.

***This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to Tulsa, OK duty location.***

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Duties

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As an Accounting Technician, you will

• Serve as an Authorized Certifying Officer responsible for the audit and certification of disbursement vouchers and scheduling of payments, ensuring the accuracy and legality of payments made from numerous funding sources.
• Review and verify all disbursements are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Determines the Prompt Payment requirement sand prioritizes the proper and timely scheduling of all disbursements.
• Process unusual or difficult disbursement or collection transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing.
• Process, schedule and record power sale receipts and collections for deposit. Establish and maintain collection records to comply with deposit and reporting requirements.
• Research financial regulations and rulings to resolve questions of procedure and legality when necessary. Perform analysis and research of accounting data and reports to assure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.

• Reconcile and research invoices paid against material receipts and purchase orders to ensure that goods or services received align with contractual terms and account coding.
• Compile payment and collection supporting documentation for correcting entries. Research errors to determine the nature of the error (considering the appropriation, allotment, and documents affected) and amount of the discrepancy.
• Compile and verify the accuracy of payment and collection data to assist in the preparation of statements and reports, schedules, and analyses of accounting transactions.
• Develop solutions to payment and collection processing problems and issues.
• Document and maintain process and procedure documents for running tracers and tracking down lost or returned payments, running and reviewing payment reports, and other customer service-related duties.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
• Security clearance and associated requirements - Non-Sensitive/Low Risk.
• Must obtain and maintain a Certifying Officer Certification.

Qualifications

There is no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series/grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

For the GS-08 level , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-07] in the Federal service in all of the following:

1. Applying accounting processes related to accounts payable functions and financial transactions;
2. Entering, validating and monitoring the accuracy of financial transactions entered in a financial system.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office or remote setting.

Physical Demands:

Daily work is sedentary, involving work at a desk. Work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items or drive a motor vehicle. No special physical effort or ability is required to do the work.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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• Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
• Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.

• The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Salary: General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Tulsa, OK falls under the Rest of the United States (RUS) pay scale.

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.

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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.

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.