The people of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) take pride in serving the men and women who defend America. We take our contribution to national defense seriously. We work hard to fulfill the important fiscal responsibilities entrusted to us by the American taxpayers. We ensure the resources they provide are accounted for properly.
In fiscal year (FY) 2023, DFAS:
-Processed 135.4 Million Pay Transactions (6.6 million people/accounts)
-Paid 11.7 Million Commercial Invoices
-Made 4.8 Million Travel Payments
-Made $598.2 Billion in Disbursements
-Made $171.9 Billion in Intragovernmental Payments (IPAC)
-Maintained 50.7 Million General Ledger Accounts
-Accounted for 1,601 Active DoD Appropriations
-Managed $25.3 Billion in Accounts Receivables
-Managed $1.8 Trillion in Military Retirement and Health Benefits Funds
-Managed Foreign Military Sales Cases reimbursed by foreign governments valued at $755 Billion
A brief look at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service
In 1991, the Secretary of Defense created the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to standardize, consolidate, and improve accounting and financial functions throughout the DoD. The intent was to reduce the cost of the Department's finance and accounting operations while strengthening its financial management.
DFAS pays all DoD military and civilian personnel, retirees and annuitants, as well as major DoD contractors and vendors. DFAS also supports customers outside the DoD in support of electronic government initiatives. Customers include the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Energy, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Since its inception, the agency has consolidated more than 300 installation-level offices into nine DFAS sites and reduced the number of systems in use from 330 to 111. As a result of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) efforts begun in FY 2006, DFAS has closed 20 sites, realigned headquarters from Arlington to Indianapolis and established a liaison location in Alexandria, Virginia.
DFAS has steadily reduced operating costs and has returned those savings to its customers in the form of decreased bills and improved service. These savings are a result of the agency's robust search for continuous innovation and enhanced business practices. DFAS remains the world's largest finance and accounting operation.
Our mission…our vision
The DFAS leadership and workforce is dedicated to achieving the agency’s vital mission every day: "Lead DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information."
To accomplish this and to guide our way to the future, the agency has adopted a vision that challenges us to build upon past accomplishments to reach higher: "To be a recognized leader in DoD's financial management by consistently delivering first-class service and products."
Our workforce
Our focus is on the war fighters and everything we do to support them. This demands a highly talented and professional workforce.
The DFAS core values form the essential character of each individual within the agency. They are the guiding principles for each plan, project or action. These are the beliefs that must be a part of everything we do, have withstood the test of time, and will see us into the future. They are the foundation of the trust our customers have given us, the sense of partnership we hold for each person or organization we support, and the notion that, whatever our past accomplishments may be, they serve only as milestones to even greater successes.
Integrity: Doing what is right
-Accountability, dependability and commitment
-Rewards linked to performance
Service: Striving to be a trusted financial partner
-Collaboration within and across governmental organizations
-Commitment to financial stewardship, timely and accurate information
-World-class performance
Innovation: Applying creativity to increase value to DoD
-State-of-the-art technology to become a trusted financial partner
-Advanced enterprise systems and business intelligence
A DFAS career offers you an opportunity to work in an award winning organization and to serve our Nation and those who defend it worldwide. That is why we are looking for the best people - the most qualified and highly motivated professionals to serve in the areas of:
-Accounting
-Auditing
-Financial Management
-Human Resources
-Information Technology
-Mission Support
-Contracting/Acquisition
In addition to the featured DFAS careers, there are many other opportunities typically found in large accounting organizations. All of these functions have a direct impact on the mission and welfare of the U.S. Warfighter.
DFAS is a great place to build your career and be rewarded for your efforts; Those chosen to serve with DFAS receive competitive compensation, full comprehensive federal benefits, flexible work life balance, opportunities to further their education, certification, promotion potential, and professional growth. If you're a high performance individual interested in a challenging meaningful career with a bright future and competitive compensation and benefits package, we invite you to learn more about us.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR NATIONAL, OR OTHER PERSON OWING THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES TO BE EMPLOYED BY DFAS.
