Lead GL Accounting Technician

Lead GL Accounting Technician FT – 6568

Announcement #: 6568

Opening Date
: 16 December 2025

Closing Date
:
Until Filled (Position closed December 20, 2025)

Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band
: NF-0525-03

Position
:
Lead GL Accounting Technician

Salary
: $25.00/hour + DOE

Work Schedule
:
Full Time (30‑40 hours/week)

Location
:
Chesapeake, VA – Headquarters

Who May Apply
:
All Sources

Performs a variety of general accounting tasks to compile, prepare, review, and verify financial and statistical records in support of Finance directorate. Responsible for maintaining subsidiary ledgers, performing account reconciliations, examining accounts to verify accuracy and adequacy of supporting data, documenting discrepancies, and creating adjusting journal entries to bring reports and listings into balance. Creates, organizes, maintains, and updates files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems;

maintains an audit trail of documents and records. Abstracts and analyzes data reflecting financial condition and operating results, prepares accounting and financial reports, and presents this data. Assesses complex accounting transactions, determines corrective action, and recommends changes in procedures to prevent recurrence. Resolves intricate accounting issues to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting data. Communicates with and provides technical support to internal and external clients, assists clients in interpreting and following proper accounting procedures, and trains other staff in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Provides year‑end audit support and performs other duties as assigned.

• One year of specialized experience in accounting procedures, techniques, and terminology; entering and retrieving data in an automated accounting and/or billing system; reconciling, adjusting, balancing, and maintaining accounting transactions. OR
  
  Education:
  
  Four years above high‑school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university. OR combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate experience with Excel.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

• Experience identifying and investigating discrepancies in accounting records.
• Leadership experience.

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Life insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Paid parental leave

• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt; selectee must provide a written statement of registration status.
• Must satisfactorily complete a federal background check and all pre‑employment requirements, including but not limited to background checks, security clearances, drug testing, employment history verification, and any other applicable requirements. Specific job‑related qualifications or certifications may be required.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of a relative.
• Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities; notify agency for accommodations; decision is case‑by‑case.

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Include the announcement number, title, pay band, and job series. Provide full name, mailing address, U.S. citizenship or authorization to work notice, education, work experience with dates, supervisor contact, and any veterans’ preference documentation. Submit in English and avoid filing Government envelopes. Applications on ADP for internal candidates. External candidates apply via website.

Duplicate submissions will not be considered.

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Authority:
The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations. Principal

Purpose:

To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job. Routine Use:
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