GS-0525-06 February 8, 1994
NOTE: THE SENTENCE IN PART I DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE
POSITION AND PARTS II AND III IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE PERMANENT
PARTS OF THE LIBRARY AND MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR EDITED IN ANY WAY.
I. INTRODUCTION
This position is located in
Provides technical support to multiple organizations and/or
handles a large variety of payments and accounts involving a
number of different programs and variety of transactions.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains general ledger or subsidiary accounts. Classifies all
types of normal transactions and recurring adjustments.
Receives, reviews, analyzes, classifies, and reconciles
transactions, and commitment and obligation documents. Codes and
processes documents. Traces and resolves discrepancies. Uses
all or most classes of accounts which require moderate
subdivision of most accounts or extensive subdivision of a few
classes of accounts.
Maintains unliquidated obligation and back-up files. Regularly
reconciles accounts and adjusts them to reflect outstanding
balances. Liquidates obligation when notified of receipt of
goods/services.
Prepares reports and statements that reflect account
relationships. Some accounts require extensive supporting
schedules and analyses to explain changes from previous reporting
periods.
Prepares invoices and other fiscal items for payment. Verifies
amounts with original obligation document. Notes, clarifies, and
corrects discrepancies.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-4 550 pts.
Knowledge of an extensive body of accounting procedures and
techniques to understand and work with a total accounting system
which involves different programs which generate a large variety
of transactions.
Knowledge of most accounting classifications and subdivisions to
make classification determinations and process transactions.
Knowledge of accounting procedures to review, clarify and code
appropriation funding, allotments, obligations and disbursements.
Knowledge of and ability to analyze the interrelationship of
accounts that are affected by varied transactions to monitor
accounts.
Knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve, and
delete accounting data/information in an automated system.
Knowledge of client organizations' accounting structure and
automated system(s). Knowledge of agency regulations, procedures
and policies.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-3 275 pts.
The supervisor provides general guidance and suggestions on how
to handle unusual transactions. Performs daily work
independently, resolving problems and deviations. Responsible
for accuracy and validity of data and the correct balancing and
reconciliation of accounts. Work may be spot-checked or results
may be reviewed as reflected in account balances and allotment
records.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-2 125 pts.
Guidelines consist of regulations, agency accounting manuals,
local procedures and directives, and instructions for computer
terminal operation. Judgment is required to recognize
differences among similar situations, and to locate, identify,
select and apply appropriate guidance. The guides can be applied
to virtually all given assignments.
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-3 150 pts.
The employee determines the accounts affected by transactions,
reconciles records, prepares required documentation and reports,
and performs other duties related to account maintenance. Many
of the accounting transactions and data are varied and involve
varying types of advanced or deferred payments, numerous
modifications, or multiple funds. There are many possible
sources of error; preparing statements and reports may require
extensive searching to identify, select and convert data which
are not always comparable.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-2 75 pts.
The purpose of the work is to provide technical support for
accounts which generate a variety of transactions. The work
affects the timeliness of payments on accounts, and the accuracy
of the financial records of client offices.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-2 25 pts.
Contacts are with accounting and operating personnel of the
client offices, other federal agencies, and vendors.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-1 20 pts.
The contacts are to exchange or clarify information, and to
ensure prompt processing of documents.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 pts.
Work is primarily sedentary. May be required to lift and move
files/printouts.
Factor 9 - Work Environment FL 9-1 5 pts.
The work is performed in an office setting.
TOTAL = 1230 pts.