Army MOS · Support
36B Financial Management Technician
Overview
A financial management technician handles budgeting, disbursing, and accounting for government funds. The technician supports payments for travel and commercial vendor services, provides pay support to Soldiers and foreign national employees, and conducts 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
- policy and regulation interpretation
- documentation and recordkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
Civilian Career Paths
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
What the Work Involves
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
- Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Related Occupations
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Brokerage Clerks
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 36B. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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