| Job Description |
At the core of administrative support is the National Guard finance specialist, who is responsible for organization and maintaining National Guard financial records. These responsibilities are essential to the effective and efficient management of National Guard resources and personnel. As a finance specialist, your duties include:
* Operating financial software to determine payroll and other allowances
* Conducting audits of financial information
* Reimbursing and paying National Guard personnel
* Transcribing financial transactions onto the proper accounting forms
* Assisting in budget planning
* Distributing finances properly
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training contin ues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a finance specialist has:
* An aptitude for mathematics and related financial areas
* An interest in computers and other office machines
* A recognition of the need for accuracy |
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