- Position Title
- Accounting Technician
- Agency
- Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Announcement Number
- ST-23-11879743-CAWX-KL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to Friday, December 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Accounting Technician position with the Federal government.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the level of experience that you possess to perform Accounting Technician work at the GS-5 level in the Federal service.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (A) I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. (B) I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. (C) I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. (D) I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. (E) I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Serve as teller to collect payment directly from the customer and acknowledge receipt of collections per 42 Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual Supplement 3.
3.
Prepare timely and accurate bills.
4.
Ensure that updates of billing account and customer information are up-to-date.
5.
Develop repayment plans/payment extensions based on account and other information in accordance with DOI/BIA San Carlos Irrigation Project authorized procedures.
6.
Monitor receipts, maintain suspense on delinquent accounts and ensure that system accounts (late fees, rates, deposits) are accurate.
7.
Determine the general ledger accounts, journals and subsidiary accounts affected and the debit/credit entries to be made.
8.
Summarize transactions and prepare control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.
9.
Monitor and reconcile collections and expenses from multiple accounting systems comparing year-end estimate of budgets. ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and disbursing officer's accountability.
10.
Prepare worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.
11.
Classify accounting transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data.
12.
Receive, analyze, and classify all commitment and obligation documents.
13.
Assign appropriate accounting codes to set up accounts in multiple automated systems.
14.
Review documents for validity, expenditure limitations, completeness and correctness of accounting data.
15.
Compile, analyze and provide statistical data used in the preparation of the narrative analyses of the budget reports.
16.
Perform audits on accounts and organize draft installment agreements contracts for installment payments on an individual basis to assist individuals to resolve inability to pay current utility bill.
17.
Receive visitors and answers incoming calls to respond to customer questions, concerns.
18.
Screen callers and visitors to determine if subject matter involves routine or procedural matter of the office that can be handled personally.
19.
Answer questions from own knowledge of organization or based on data from files.
20.
Contact customers by phone and/or in writing to resolve outstanding payments.
21.
Reconcile accounts comparing account balances with related data to assure agreement.
22.
Review records and source documents to identify the sources of discrepancies, and determine the entries required to bring the account into balance.
23.
Research all transactions to resolve any problems.
24.
Prepare worksheets or reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted and the corrective entries required to adjust accounts.
25.
Make determinations and recommendations, as to the necessary actions needed for each delinquent account.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
26.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.