United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 3402, Finance Officer (III)

a. Summary. Finance officers serve as agents of the U.S. Treasury responsible and pecuniary liable for the disbursement, collection, accounting, and safeguarding of all public funds entrusted to them. They are responsible for the proper execution and adherence to policies and procedures governing the valid and legal disbursement/collection of public funds. They are responsible for the maintenance of the payments generated from the Master Military Pay Account (MMPA), the computation and payment of travel entitlements, as well as other miscellaneous payments paid to or on behalf of military personnel or the Marine Corps. They are, as fiscal agents responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of all expenditures and collections into the accounting system. They are advisors to the local commanders and staffs on all matters concerning the technical aspects of military pay and allowances, the disbursement/collection of funds, and the laws, regulations, and directives governing their duties and other activities of the command. They supervise and direct the operation of the finance office and are responsible for its performance. They interpret regulations and directives formulating office policies and procedures relative to military pay, travel, and fiscal matters within the office. They are responsible for the formulation and adherence to adequate internal controls to govern the operations of office functions.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must have a secret security clearance.

(2) Must have previously served in MOS 3432.

c. Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to http://www.usmc.mil/directiv.nsf/df51342d91236d2685256517004eb026/edda237deb855e3b8525680f00547bb1%3FOpenDocument">MCO 1510.75, Individual Training Standards.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Treasurer, Financial Institution 186.117-070.