ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE CLERK

About the opportunity

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is seeking Accounts Maintenance Clerks to help ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality pay and financial information for the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include researching current accounts, historical data, and source documents; balancing and reconciling accounts; processing accounting transactions; and verifying the accuracy and validity of financial functions such as obligations, disbursements, and collections. Positions are developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Telework availability is strictly limited and provided on a rare, case-by-case basis only when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $36,409 to $55,296 per year (GS-04 or GS-05 pay grades)
• Federal government employment benefits and allowances as applicable

Who can apply?

• GS-04 Level: One year of generalized experience of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work indicating ability to acquire required knowledge and skills, OR two years of successfully completed post-high school education
• GS-05 Level: Performing duties supporting financial or accounting transaction processing using standardized procedures, OR four years of successfully completed post-high school education
• Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements
• Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), is fully recognized

Required documents

• A two-page maximum resume
• Complete initial eligibility questionnaire and application responses
• Transcripts/Certifications: Proof of education if education forms the basis for qualifications or if substituting education for specialized experience
• Cover Letter (optional, forwarded to selecting official if referred)
• Veterans Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-15, VA letter) if claiming preference
• ICTAP supporting documentation (SF-50, RIF notice, performance appraisal) if applicable
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) or Priority Placement Program (PPP) checklists and supporting documents if applicable

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-04
• Application Closing Date: 2026-09-21 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire vacancy announcement and instructions thoroughly
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS to begin your application
• Answer all application questions, complete required questionnaires, and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Submit your complete application package before 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments via the unique access link provided upon submission or via email within the specified completion deadline
• Monitor your application status and agency notifications through your USAJOBS account

Additional information

• Moving expenses will not be paid
• Position is not covered by a bargaining unit and is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Selected candidates may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
• Travel requirement is 1-24%
• Position requires obtaining and maintaining a Level 1 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program within two years of entry on duty
• May require a background investigation and a favorable security determination depending on the security designation