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Accounts Maintenance Clerk​/Accounting Technician

Job in Limestone, Aroostook County, Maine, 04750, USA
Listing for: DFAS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Accounting Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 62000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 62000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN.
Location: Limestone

Duties

  • Interprets data, identifies related transactions and determines root causes/source of problem identifying trends and workable/corrective solutions.
  • Researches and processes a variety of recurring standard and nonstandard accounting transactions for adequacy, legality, and propriety.
  • Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural and reporting requirements.
  • Perform technical accounting work including the maintenance, validation, and reconciliation of accounting records for multiple accounts.
  • The duties performed for developmental positions (below the GS-06 level) will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience.
Requirements
  • Suitable for Federal Employment.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
  • Drug Testing is not required.
  • Moving expenses will not be paid.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Travel requirement is 1-24%.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
Qualifications

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-04, GS-05, or GS-06 with a target grade of GS-06.

To Be Hired At The GS-04 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:
  • One year of general experience general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
General Experience at the GS-04 Is Defined As
  • Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
To Be Hired At The GS-05 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-04 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized Experience at the GS-05 Is Defined As
  • Performing duties that support the processing of financial/accounting transactions using standardized procedures that may include reviewing financial/accounting systems information/documents for accuracy/completeness, inputting financial/accounting information into automated systems, or correcting invalid financial/accounting transactions.
To Be Hired At The GS-06 Entry Grade Level, Applicants Must Minimally Have:
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-05 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized Experience at the GS-06 Is Defined As
  • Applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures for the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting…
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