Student Trainee (Accounting Technician) GS-0599-4/5

Job Description

Student Trainee (Accounting Technician) | Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

The Tone:
This is a Student Trainee (Accounting Technician) position at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), located in Glynco, Georgia. FLETC serves a critical mission by providing training to federal law enforcement personnel, ensuring they are reliable and trustworthy. This role is a valuable part of the FLETC team within the Travel and Relocation Branch, directly contributing to the accurate management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel functions essential to the organization’s operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid In-person, Glynco, GA

• Team: Travel and Relocation Branch (TRB), Finance Division (FIN) under the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Directorate
• Mission: To perform duties associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable (reimbursables), and travel functions.
• Tech Stack: eTravel management system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Processing: Process travel documents and transactions using the eTravel management system.
• Analysis: Analyze and audit travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Support: Provide travel advice and support to travel customers.
• Reconciliation: Assist in monthly analysis and reconciliation of open subsidiary ledgers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates must possess either successful completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate degree from an accredited college or university, or 1 year of general experience providing support and assistance in the processing of financial accounting data.
• Experience: For the GS-05 grade level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service is required. This experience must demonstrate the ability to process travel documents and transactions using an eTravel management system, analyze and audit travel authorizations and vouchers, provide travel advice and support to travel customers, and assist in monthly analysis and reconciliation of open subsidiary ledgers. Alternatively, successful completion of four years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor’s degree in any field, or a combination of education and specialized experience, qualifies for the GS-05 level.
• Skills: Proficiency in processing travel documents, financial analysis and auditing, providing customer support and advice related to travel, and assisting with monthly financial ledger reconciliation.