Total 28 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Bratenahl, Ohio

• Supports the Audit Readiness Strategic Initiative and ensures the Defense Finance and Accounting Service processes, systems, and documentation are sufficient to validate accurate balances reported in financial statements.
• Reconciles and analyzes extracted data to general ledger trial balances and subsidiary system records to identify, document, and resolve differences.
• Ensures reliability of data to produce auditable transactions for functional areas such as cash, receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, obligations, and expended appropriations.
• Reconciles and validates the data interfaced between systems for both the Legacy and Enterprise Readiness Program (ERP) systems.
• Studies and evaluates functions, processes, and procedures to identify workflow flaws and data integrity issues for the purpose of coordinating resolutions and eliminating audit exceptions.
• Contacts both departmental and field command levels to discuss regulatory changes, elicit input into development of operational modifications, and to explain intent or impact of various policies.

• Provides authoritative technical advice and assistance to DFAS in the interpretation and application of laws and regulations related to the MOCAS program, contract management, and the payment of entitlements.
• Liaises with top management officials to identify new program requirements, management needs and proposed revisions to MOCAS system services.
• Participates and represents the agency in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision-making regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and changes in governmental policies and procedures.
• Represents the Director of MOCAS in senior level conferences and consultations with senior level government and private sector personnel.
• Plans, manages, and supervises the MOCAS program organization consisting of clerical, technical and administrative personnel.

• DFAS-CO has several openings within Accounting Operations which is comprised of several sub organizations to include Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Accounts Maintenance and Control; Treasury Reporting; Departmental Reporting.
• Applying knowledge and understanding of accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues.
• Analysis and reconciliation of accounting data to include identification of errors and development of mitigating actions.
• Providing professional accounting advice and assistance to both internal leadership and DoD customers in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Obtaining financial audit results, establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas; determining actions to improve operating program effectiveness to ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Processing and validating and/or reporting on accounting transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

• Uses an Electronic Document Management and entitlement system to accesses a variety of documents.
• Performs indexing and splitting of documents.
• Reviews documents to ensure the information is accurate and complete per policy guidelines, and inputs information based on the type of document that has been scanned.
• Identifies invalid, illegible and missing information on the document(s) and appends document(s).
• Returns improperly routed documents to scanning for rerouting.

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, establish priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Makes changes in the organization of work and assignment of functions or duties to positions as necessary to fully use employee skills, accommodate changes in workload, improve work flow, reduce back logs and provide smooth flow distribution.
• Provides advice and guidance on more complex/difficult matters of the military processing realm, provides instructions and guidance for operation of the automated system.
• Examines completed actions to ensure and determine validity, propriety, accuracy, and adequacy of action taken.
• Researches and uses performance measures/standards to evaluate and monitor operational performance of assigned functional area.
• Gives informal training and cross-training on military pay entitlements, regulatory guidance, finance operating procedures and transactions processing.
• For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.

• Develops performance standards and major performance objectives, evaluates the performance of subordinates and provides advice and assistance on performance.
• Develops career plans, identifies and makes provision for training and professional development needs of subordinates.
• A guide the unit in the development of the unit works plan, prioritizes workload and makes assignments considering difficulty and complexity of work and employees capabilities.
• Responsible for planning, designing, revising, deploying, and maintaining the managerial information requirements portion of the migratory financial management and accounting systems used throughout the Department of Defense.
• Monitors and reviews the financial management and accounting systems development progress with functional and Department of Defense representatives.
• Determines need for systems changes/enhancements, evaluates system recommendations and develops functional descriptions for required changes, coordinating the documents at all levels throughout the Department of Defense.
• Provides professional expertise regarding systems changes needed due to legislation or management direction
• Serves as liaison with personnel from other systems which interface with the migratory financial management and accounting systems, ensuring that all interface requirements are identified and addressed.
• Represents the DFAS Headquarters at meetings and conferences with Department of Defense and other Government Agencies to discuss and resolve issues and problems pertinent to financial Management and accounting systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Serves as Division Chief of MOCAS Analytical Division responsible for the identification and elimination of material gaps, challenges, risks, and problems in the MOCAS iControls, FISCAM and SOP Library.
• Manages and directs analytical support provided to the Accounts Payable MOCAS organization, including crossover with Contract Input, Entitlements and Funds Requirements.
• Performs division-level accounting oversight of preparing and analyzing account information, establishing and monitoring internal controls, and recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting operations and systems.
• Monitor and evaluate financial systems support to ensure compliance, internal controls, and optimal operating procedures to develop standard work processes, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and Letters of Instruction (LOI).
• Plans, manages and supervises the assigned branch or division staff which consists of administrative personnel at the GS-11 level.
• Promotes agency-wide efforts to include audit readiness and strategic planning utilizing the Operations Business Model and budget, output and productivity management information.

• Serves as a staff expert regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations and lower graded accountants and/or accounting technicians in the resolution of diverse, complex, or controversial accounting problems.
• Proposes new procedures and methods or modifies existing procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.
• Assists in the implementation of new procedures or policies to ensure compliance with established financial accounting requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the status of performance measurement and financial management information indicators for assessing the health and effectiveness of accounting operations.

• The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position:
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures
• Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures related to receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting accounting transactions affecting asset, liability, revenue, expense, and budgetary accounts
• Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information
• Applies knowledge and understanding of automated data processing systems as they apply to accounting systems and "feeder" systems and the ability to deal effectively and logically in solving program/system issues
• Performs special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based on balanced scorecard measurements or indicators
• Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level (GS-11)

• Analyzes, plans, and evaluates directorate functions to determine validity, propriety, accuracy, and adequacy of work processes.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports received from internal and external sources, including reports produced by automated systems.
• Performs quality control examinations of operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls including the analysis of data and information with the objective to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of functional area systems.
• Receives special projects pertaining to improperly processed transactions resulting from newly legislated and implemented entitlements.
• Interprets applicable guidelines and regulations to assist in implementation of approved/directed internal procedural changes to accomplish financial management objectives.
• Examines a wide variety of documents, records, and related reports, and processes, to determine whether performance has been in accordance with GAO procedures and appropriate regulations.

• Serves as a staff expert regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations and lower graded accountants and/or accounting technicians in the resolution of diverse, complex, or controversial accounting problems.
• Proposes new procedures and methods or modifies existing procedures and methods to resolve current problems and enhance the validity, accuracy, and integrity of accounting processes.
• Assists in the implementation of new procedures or policies to ensure compliance with established financial accounting requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the status of performance measurement and financial management information indicators for assessing the health and effectiveness of accounting operations.

• Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
• Researches accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.
• Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly reconciliations and adjustments of the following reports: undelivered orders, accrued accounts payable, account receivable, general post funds, personal funds of patients, travel accounts and numerous other general ledger accounts.
• Perform work in direct support of an administrative area such as human resources, budget, procurement, purchasing, management analysis, or operating program analysis.
• Examine, verify, and maintain financial accounts and accounting data and classifies accounting transactions including the verification of the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data.
• Determine the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected, and the debit and credit entries to be made, Summarize transactions and prepare control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made.
• Technical responsibility for the maintenance, auditing, and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary ledger accounts, for the preparation of accurate and timely reports, and for the control of funds.

• Accurately maintains the accounting and reporting system for non-expendable property and/or consumable supplies. Conducts physical inventories of limited consumables as required by regulations and maintains all inventory records.
• Monitors stock levels of consumable supplies, including forms, to ensure on hand supply is sufficient to meet Center need.
• Prepares requisitions/orders for limited on hand consumable supplies using various acquisition methods. Determines the appropriate source for these bulk items, resolving problems with delivery and lead times in order to meet customers' needs.
• Ensures clerical correctness and conformance to regulations in the preparation of all supply and/or property source documents, invoices, and supporting papers.
• Provides customer service for unique requests and other items requiring special handling Codes and classifies requisitions, shipping orders, and other documents, and follows up on requests after purchase order has gone to contracting.
• This position may be required to lift up to 40 lbs. when handling supplies; crawl under desks for extended periods (up to 1 hour) while conducting accountable property inventory of computers.

As a LEAD ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, GS-0525-9, you will perform the following duties:

1. Serves as Team Leader. Communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques; advises on work methods, practices and procedures; and assists in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks to team members in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization. Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Provides or arranges for training in methods and techniques of team building and teamwork to accomplish tasks or projects, and acquisition (formal and on-the-job) training and assistance. Coaches, facilitates, and/or negotiates in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work and conformance with Branch Chief's instructions. Reports and advises the Branch Chief on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, and progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required. Maintains metrics for the team. Maintains project files; program and administrative materials; and makes available policies, procedures, and written instructions from the Branch Chief. Represents the team consensus and conveys their findings and recommendations. Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting milestones and deadlines and ensures that team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives and play an integral role in developing the final team product.

2. Performs broad in-depth analysis on multiple management systems and applies this information to complicated precedent type cases to resolve especially difficult and sensitive, out of balance conditions associated with processing actions within accounting systems. Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments. Reconciles accounting and budget data with Program Managers and the USPFO Deputy Financial Manager/Budget Officer. Balances all Program Managers' accounts with the federal database of record. Schedules, runs, and analyzes various fiscal accounting reports, such as the Master Update Error report, AFCOS expired duty report, accounting tables related to FCM, GCSS-A, AXol (Government Purchase Card), DTS, GFEBS (Cost Centers, Internal Orders), DJMS FMY table, and Account Processing Code (APC) candidate file.


3. Performs fact finding, research, and investigations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions regarding fiscal accounting activity. Analyzes particular facts of fiscal transaction problems/issues; verifies, evaluates, and interprets considerable amounts of data; obtains additional information to reconcile discrepancies or inconsistencies; and applies pertinent fiscal laws, regulations, precedent decisions, and procedures to determine appropriate action for resolution. Relies often on experience and judgment rather than guides to fill in gaps, identify sources of information, and make working assumptions about what transpired. Applies many different and unrelated processes and methods associated with fiscal transactions to analyze complex and unusual accounting transactions. Responds to customer requests for information/assistance. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies regulations, policies, procedures and legal decisions to work and/or resolve complex fiscal issues/problems regardless of the technical difficulties encountered. Uses originality to sort complicated factual information regarding public law; fiscal law; Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Forces Command (FORSCOM), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations; Standing Operating Procedures; Comptroller General Decisions; and policies and issuances to apply a variety of methods in order to execute the full range of accounting services.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5150000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp