Description
Finance Technicians perform the duties associated with the maintenance, review, payments processing of master pay accounts, and the fiscal accounting supporting the transactions. Finance Technicians also perform duties incident to the adjudication, computation, review, and payment of vouchers of reimbursement for official travel. Finance Technicians staff NCOs supervise subordinates working in master pay accounts and/or official travel payment functions. Finance Technicians may be assigned to finance offices in either the operating forces or the shore establishment. Marines serving as Finance Technicians must have a fundamental understanding of related computer system applications.
Core Skills
- financial data entry and validation
- payroll processing and reconciliation
- accounts payable and receivable support
- travel voucher review and processing
- use of financial management and ERP systems
- audit readiness and documentation
- attention to detail with numerical data
- customer service and issue resolution
- records management and retention
- basic budgeting and cost tracking
- fraud, waste, and abuse awareness
- teamwork in finance and administrative offices
Common Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
Civilian Career Paths
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- ADMINISTRATION
- HUMAN RESOURCES
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.