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36B

Financial Management Technician

Description

The finance management technician performs duties specific to the following financial management processes: budgeting, disbursing, and accounting for government funds; payment for travel and commercial vendor services; pay support of Soldiers and foreign national employees; and internal control operations.

Core Skills

  • financial analysis and reporting
  • budget formulation and execution
  • accounts payable and receivable
  • payroll and entitlements processing
  • reconciliation and variance analysis
  • internal controls and audit readiness
  • fraud waste and abuse detection
  • use of accounting systems
  • spreadsheet modeling
  • data entry accuracy
  • customer service and support
  • policy and regulation interpretation
  • documentation and recordkeeping
  • time management
  • problem solving
  • team collaboration

Common Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • HUMAN RESOURCES

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