ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR - RA NF3
What you'd do
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major duties
Provides guidance to the RA Accounting Technicians and RA Lead Accounting Technicians on a variety of accounting clerical duties pertaining to the preparation and maintenance of journals, subsidiary ledgers, daily sales audits, weekly and monthly reconciliations, period end close procedures, collections and vendor payments. Receives, analyzes, processes and classifies accounting documents. Reviews documents for validity, completeness and correctness of accounting data. Accurately records data into an automated accounting system. Maintains required records and ledgers, prepares month-end accounting documents and financial reports, etc. Reviews processed journal entries, sales audit workbooks, indirect concessionaire workbooks, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness. Accurately post completed journal entries into a financial management system. Relays instructions from the higher-level RA supervisor, monitors workload to ensure department meets service level agreements within specified timelines. Responsible for solving problems with varying degrees of difficulty. Demonstrates work methods, provides work-related guidance, and conducts on-the-job training and instructions. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Reconciles subsidiary RA accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis using double entry accounting procedures. Works directly with MCCS accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data and maintains continuous liaison with MCCS personnel, , and financial institutions to coordinate prompt solutions to problems as they arise. Conducts audits to ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of accounting records, automated subsystems and the account balances and initiates any corrective action. May prepare and maintain aging reports, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, and schedules reflecting various accounting transactions. Works with and relays information and solutions to the higher-level RA supervisor to help cultivate a continuous improvement culture. Completes assignments that involve various financial operations and transactions. Responsible for performing period-end accounting duties including accruals, account analysis and reconciliation of subsidiary accounts pertaining to RA. Reviews supporting documentation to ensure all entries and adjustments are entered properly into the accounting system. Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting documents and financial reports. Gathers information and finalizes fiscal year closeout and year-end review reports. Supervises employees to include: assigning, distributing, and evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, approving timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and prevention of sexual harassment, being alert to alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action, being responsive to human capital strategic plans, succession management initiatives, and civilian leader development. Works with higher-level RA supervisor to ensure efficiency of procedures and makes suggestions for continuous improvement opportunities accordingly. Conducts on-the-job training and demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance. Ensures worksite materials and tools are available to complete work. Coordinates workflow among team members to ensure that timelines and goals are met. Adheres to safety regulations, uses required protective equipment, follows safe work practices, and promptly reports hazards, injuries, illnesses, or property damage. Supports EEO principles and sexual harassment prevention. Maintains accountability and security of funds, merchandise, supplies, and equipment to minimize fraud, waste, and abuse. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. May travel to Marine Corps Installations. Working hours may be adjusted to support East or West coast Marine Corps Installations. This position is designated as Mission Essential and deemed necessary to ensure business continuity during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather situations or other emergency situations to include closure of the facility. These mission essential functions are existing functions that enable the Global Business Services to continue to provide necessary, vital services during time of need and require civilian employees to telework in order to support the mission.
What you need to qualify
Three years¿ experience that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; OR Bachelor¿s Degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant work experience; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Ability to acquire and apply a knowledge of the principles, policies and operating details of the accounting system. Knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions, and specific knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operation. Knowledge of end-to-end RA processes and associated technology platforms. Skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill in the identification, analysis, and conceptualization of problems. Able to clearly communicate information to key stakeholders both written and orally. Demonstrated success in working effectively in a team environment and in building collaborative relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Strong accounting background and systems orientation (such as, Oracle EBS, ConneXion, PeopleSoft etc.). A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. The candidate should possess organizational, management, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate supervisory qualities and leadership skills, initiative, professionalism and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain quality service in a busy office environment; excellent change management skills and willingness to be flexible. Must have the skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work
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