ACCOUNTING CLERK
What you'd do
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE AT SHEPPARD AFB, TX. OCCASIONAL OVERTIME AND WEEKEND/HOLIDAY WORK, 1-3 TIMES ANNUALLY, COULD BE REQUIRED. THIS POSITION IS DEVELOPMENTAL AND WILL INCLUDE PROGRESSEVELY RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING DUTIES, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT TO ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, NF-0525-03 UPON REACHING FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL.
Major duties
Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payroll documents, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal. Posts and totals general ledger accounts each month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts. Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position is developmental and will include progressively responsible accounting duties, eventually leading to non-competitive appointment to position number 70040, Accounting Technician, NF-0525-III, upon reaching full-performance level. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13004468
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/17/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Preferred experience in work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions. Preferred experience in responsible clerical or office work which includes ability to perform common arithmetic problems and to make change when receiving payments from customers. Must have experience in cash handling and cash accountability methods. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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