Accounting Technician (GS-0525/04-05)

About this role

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is hiring an Accounting Technician in Rome, New York, at the GS-04 or GS-05 grade, with applications open through November 9, 2026. This is a developmental federal finance role: you will research accounts and source documents, reconcile balances, and process accounting transactions that support military and civilian pay. The posting also involves handling complex travel claims and answering customer inquiries by phone, fax, and email. It is open to all US citizens and suits someone detail-oriented who wants a structured federal career path.

This listing sits in our Government Jobs section and was posted on November 05, 2026. The role is based on site in Rome, NY, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.

Job snapshot

What you will do day to day

Based on the employer's posting, a typical week in this position at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) would centre on the following duties:

• Research current accounts, historical data, and source documents to explain detailed information
• Perform balancing and reconciling of accounts and support internal control requirements
• Process accounting transactions and requests for additional accounting records
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and validity of obligations, expenditures, and disbursements
• Support complex travel claims and respond to customer inquiries

What you will need

• US citizenship and suitability for federal employment, including a favorable suitability review
• One year of generalized experience at the GS-04 level, or specialized accounting experience at GS-05, or qualifying education
• Financial Management Certification (obtain and maintain, as required)
• Ability to pass E-Verify and complete the USA Hire assessment

This role suits a candidate who is comfortable with formal processes, documentation, and eligibility rules, and who values long-term stability and public service.

Pay and benefits

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has not published a fixed salary range in this listing, which is common for roles where pay is set by experience, grade, or location. Check the source listing for the current pay details, and compare the benefits below when judging the overall package.

Benefits listed by the employer

• Federal employment with a structured GS-04/05 career path
• Developmental duties that grow toward the full performance level
• Work supporting Department of Defense finance and pay
• Telework only rarely and on a case-by-case basis, per the announcement

How to apply

1. Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
2. Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
3. Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (USAJOBS), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
4. Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
5. Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.

Tips to strengthen your application

• Apply well before the closing date — government portals rarely grant extensions.
• Answer every questionnaire item and align your résumé wording with the announcement.
• Check citizenship, clearance, and education requirements before investing time.
• Federal résumés can be longer than private-sector ones; include hours, grades, and duties in detail.

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