GS-0525

Accounting Technician

Performs technical accounting work including transaction processing, reconciliation, and financial record keeping.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0500

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0525

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Note: In all positions in this occupation, the ability to work accurately with figures is required.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: 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.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week. Education above high school is generally acceptable through GS-5.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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📋Typical Duties

•Process accounting transactions
•Reconcile accounts
•Maintain financial records
•Prepare routine reports
•Verify financial data
•Support accounting operations

🎯Key Competencies

Accounting Knowledge

Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy in processing transactions.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with accounting software.

Math Skills

Ability to perform financial calculations.

Problem Solving

Skill in resolving account discrepancies.

Organization

Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

🔑Resume Keywords

Accounting TechnicianMaintain financial recordsPrepare routine reportsProcess accounting transactionsReconcile accountsSupport accounting operationsVerify financial data

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