Accounting Technician

at  US District of Columbia Courts

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 7: High school diploma or GED certificate plus three (3) years of experience in accounting tasks, including processing payments and bookkeeping, in an office environment.
General knowledge of accounting practices, methods, and techniques. General knowledge of accounting systems.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

EDUCATION

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Establishes and maintains subsidiary ledgers to provide accountability and control by sub-program and purchase order.
• Ensures adequate funding levels for all obligations in accordance with authorized contractual agreements.
• Initiates vouchers (manual and electronic) for payment under Court Ordered Disbursements, commercial purchases, contracts, lease agreements, or D.C. Court programs.
• Reviews and compares vendor invoices against documentation to ensure proper and adequate support for payment.
• Analyzes invoices and reimbursements for goods and services incurred or rendered to ensure compliance with D.C. Court rules, statutes, operating procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists in maintaining automated accounting systems based on applicable policies and procedures.
• Independently develops and generates schedules and reports detailing monthly expenditures and analysis of payments as requested.