UTICA — The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., will host a free webinar today, Wednesday, March 1, at 5 p.m., to help job seekers successfully apply for accounting technician positions at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Center.

Many positions will be telework-eligible to residents of Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego Counties. Training and equipment will be made available. DFAS offers a variety of benefits, including opportunities for education and advancement.

Accounting Technicians perform technical accounting work, including maintaining and reconciling accounts; interpreting data, determining root causes/sources of problems, and identifying trends and workable/ corrective solutions; preparing reports and statements; analyzing accounting data; and preparing correspondence to respond to inquiries.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in communication and finance, who want to serve those who defend America, the announcement said.

DFAS staff will provide information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process. Learn how to make sure your skills stand out in the online application process so you can advance to the interview stage for DFAS hiring.

Register in advance for this webinar, here.     

After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.