This page was prepared by SSG Ho Yong Lee, a Korean-speaking U.S. Army recruiter, as an informational guide for the 36B Financial Management Technician MOS.
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My name is SSG Lee Ho Yong, a U.S. Army Korean-speaking recruiter currently serving at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia.
The 36B Financial Management Technician is a financial support MOS within the U.S. Army.
The US Army 36B (Financial Management Technician) is a vital administrative and financial administrative career track. Individuals in this MOS manage the Army's resources, balancing budgets, and overseeing financial operations. Known for its safe, professional, and desk-based work environment, this career is highly favored by both applicants and parents who seek a transition-ready, administrative career path in the military.
If you have an interest in mathematics, accounting, business administration, or corporate logistics, the 36B MOS offers unmatched practical training that translates directly into high-paying corporate roles in the civilian sector.
On this page, you will find information about:
βͺ Job responsibilities
βͺ Training process
βͺ Citizenship / Green Card holder information
βͺ ASVAB requirements
βͺ Army career path
This page is designed to help you understand the MOS more clearly before starting the enlistment process.
Actual eligibility may depend on your personal immigration status, ASVAB score, security clearance requirements, current Army regulations, and MOS availability at the time of enlistment.
Consultations are free, and you are welcome to ask questions just to understand your current options.
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As a member of the Army's Finance and Comptroller Corps, a Financial Management Technician (36B) ensures that the financial gears of the Army run smoothly. Just like any Fortune 500 company, the Army operates on a massive budget.
Your role will involve managing military pay, analyzing funding, processing travel vouchers, and ensuring that commercial vendors cooperating with the Army are paid accurately and timely. This is an incredible opportunity for both Active Duty and Army Reserve applicantsβespecially for green card holders and U.S. citizens seeking stable, highly marketable administrative corporate skills within the military.
Some of the primary responsibilities of a 36B include:
Accounting & Ledger Maintenance: Input and analyze data using the Army's specialized financial and accounting systems.
Military Pay Operations: Review, calculate, and approve military salaries, allowances, bonuses, and travel expenses (Travel Vouchers) for Soldiers.
Vendor Pay & Contracts: Auditing and processing transactions to pay commercial vendors for services and supplies purchased by military units.
Disbursing & Cashier Operations: Handle U.S. and foreign currencies, manage cash-handling accounts, and verify daily cash balances.
Internal Auditing: Conduct financial audits and review internal controls to ensure compliance with military and federal budget regulations.
Actual duties and work environments may vary depending on the type of unit, assignment, training level, and deployment status.
Soldiers entering the 36B MOS will first complete approximately 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT).
After BCT, Soldiers attend approximately 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). According to GoArmy, 36B requires 10 weeks of BCT, 9 weeks of AIT, and a CL score of 101.
Training may include:
The fundamentals of financial managementΒ
Double-entry bookkeeping
Accounting principles
How to utilize advanced military enterprise software.
Training content and length may change depending on Army policy.
Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders): This MOS is Green Card Eligible, making it a phenomenal entry-point for permanent residents who want to secure a professional administrative position in the military.
U.S. Citizens: While initially open to Green Card holders, certain specialized assignments or units may require a Secret Security Clearance, which is restricted to U.S. Citizens. (Subject to final verification)
Actual job availability depends on multiple factors, including:
Citizenship status
Security eligibility
ASVAB line scores
Medical qualifications
Current Army job availability
Applicants should always verify eligibility with an official recruiter.
36B requires a Clerical (CL) score of 101 on the ASVAB.
It is important to understand that Army MOS qualification is not based only on the overall AFQT score.
Qualification may also depend on:
AFQT score
Line scores
Citizenship requirements
Medical qualifications
Security eligibility
Current MOS availability
Applicants interested in 27D should pay close attention to their CL line score.
As you progress to a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), you will manage larger team operations, audit millions of dollars in organizational assets, and advise commanders on resource management. You can also utilize the Army's Credentialing Assistance (CA) program to fund civilian professional certifications.
The practical, hands-on experience you acquire translates seamlessly to the civilian job market:
Target Civilian Jobs: Corporate Accountant, Financial Auditor, Budget Analyst, Payroll Specialist, Credit Manager, or IRS agent.
Certifications: Prepares you excellently for professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Bookkeeper.
Serving as a 36B provides hands-on experience in military pay, accounting, budgeting, disbursing, auditing support, commercial vendor payments, and the management of government funds.
Through Army COOL and Credentialing Assistance, Soldiers may prepare for civilian credentials related to:
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Accounting support
Financial management
Government finance
Fraud prevention and internal controls
This experience may support civilian careers such as Bookkeeper, Payroll Specialist, Accounting Technician, Budget Assistant, or Financial Management Technician.
Army experience does not automatically convert into a CPA license. CPA candidates must separately meet state-specific education, accounting-credit, examination, and experience requirements.
Not at all. As long as you have basic arithmetic skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, you will excel. The software systems handle the complex calculations, and AIT training prepares you for everything you will encounter.
36B Soldiers work in administrative office environments (Finance Offices). Even during field training or deployments, financial technicians operate from secure tactical operation centers rather than direct combat zones. It is one of the safest careers available in the Army.
es! 36B is historically open to permanent residents. It is an excellent way to enlist, learn corporate-level skills, and fast-track your U.S. Citizenship application within a matter of months.
Basic training requires physical stamina and discipline, but once you transition to AIT, the environment is highly academic. You will attend structured classes daily, similar to a college business course, with ample study time.
Sign-on bonuses fluctuate constantly depending on the Army's quarterly needs. While bonuses are highly attractive, they cannot be guaranteed until your official contract is generated.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
SSG Lee Ho Yong
U.S. Army Recruiter
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I currently serve at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia, where I assist applicants in the Northern Virginia area.
Because many parts of the U.S. Army enlistment process can be coordinated through online consultation, I also assist Korean applicants from other states across the United States, not only those living in Virginia.
Note: Actual MEPS processing and shipping procedures are generally handled based on the applicantβs residential area.