Accounting Technician
Position Overview
The DOI mission involves keeping track of many thousands of financial transactions: timber sales payments, rents, employee payrolls, recreational permit fees, royalties and electric service payments are just a few examples. Accounting Technicians provide essential support by processing receipts and payments accurately and efficiently and verifying and maintaining accurate accounting records.
This position is represented at the following bureaus
Candidate Description
The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail and enjoys researching and solving problems.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting.
Minimum Education Requirements
Please see the Clerical and Administrative Support Group Qualification Standard on the OPM website.
Career Level Requirements
Responsibilities by Level
Entry:
- Reviewing and classifying data/transactions for consistency
- Examining and processing vouchers, purchase orders or payments
- Identifying and closing out overdue accounting transactions
- Entering data into accounting systems; Analyzing and reconciling accounts
- Auditing routine transactions and resolving discrepancies
Mid:
- Examining accounts and researching and resolving challenging reconciliation problems
- Advising systems developers on accounting system user requirements
- Recommending procedural changes and innovative solutions to increase accuracy and prevent discrepancies
- Leading a team of lower level technicians
Strengths by Level
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AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Attention to DetailIs thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Information ManagementIdentifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Interpersonal SkillsTreats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Oral CommunicationExpresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Problem SolvingIdentifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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ReasoningIdentifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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TeamworkEncourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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Technical CompetenceUses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
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WritingRecognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.Show Tool TipEntry 4-6Mid 7-9
Common Pathways
Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant
Civilian Pay
Financial Clerical And Assistance
Where We Are
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