Supervisory Accounting Technician

Supervisory Accounting Technician

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Indianapolis, Indiana

Salary Range: $55844 - $72602 Per Year

Job Summary: This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants. Who may apply: This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS-IN operations employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees working in the operations area and in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at the step 1 salary range for their grade level.

Major Duties:

• Directs functions in support of examining and reconciling data for transportation services in multiple systems such as TPPS, CAPs, GFEBS, One Pay and other financial payment systems.
• Identifies and analyzes problem areas considering alternative solutions, and selects the most appropriate course of action.
• Makes decisions, issues instructions and provides guidance for work performed. Defines standards for work and prepares instructions for its accomplishment.
• Performs internal personnel administrative and managerial tasks.
• Responsible for process improvement through ongoing analysis of customer needs to increase productivity and quality.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, establishes priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Responds to questions from customers and subordinates regarding claims, payment Inquiries, discrepancies, and procedures.

Qualifications: Specialized experience is defined as: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service such as performing payment reconciliations or identifying and correcting discrepancies and disparities between payment and information in automated accounting systems related to transportation pay services or providing technical information to co-workers and employees on accounting support processing, policies, procedures and functions. 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. 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. 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. 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. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer.

How to Apply: The following link will help you determine if you meet the eligibility to apply for this position: http://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/vacancyannouncement/appointment-eligibility.html PLEASE NOTE: You will be considered only for those appointment eligibilities for which you select, attach supporting documentation and are found eligible. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-11