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Financial Management Technician - 36B


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The finance management technician is responsible for financial management duties such as budgeting, disbursing and accounting for government funds. They make sure vendors are paid, budgets are balanced and financial matters are met so the Army keeps running.

Job Duties

  • Receive and post documents to accounting/budget systems
  • Process treasury checks for payment and pay for invoices
  • Maintain files and prepare financial reports/travel vouchers
  • Review contracts, invoices and receive reports

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a financial management technician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction for accounting techniques.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Accounting principles and procedures
  • Maintenance of financial reports and budgets
  • Analyzing financial data
  • Computation of pay and deductions

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in mathematics, statistics and accounting
  • Ability to work with numbers
  • Capable of using computers and other office machines

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Clerical (CL): 101

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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