Accounting Technician
What you'd do
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the NAF Accounting Office at Seymour Johnson AFB. Must be physically able to lift up to 20 pounds. 40 hours guaranteed a week. Performs accounting duties that requires detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and processes application to retain and cost environments. Provides input on processes associates with Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, and Payroll.
Major duties
Performs accounting duties that require detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles/processes applicable to retail and cost environments. Provides input as needed on processes associated with Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, and Payroll. Personally performs more complex phases of the accounting office work. Creates, complies, analyzes, verifies and maintains results of formal statistical financial reporting documents utilizing an automated accounting system. Analyzes and validates detailed accounting applications encompassing a wide range of accounts and resolves problems and errors. Assists in processing a large volume of reports on a daily basis. Reconciles various account balances with the general ledger on a monthly basis using double entry accounting procedures. Performs daily review, analysis, and reconciliation of operational and project accounting data. Works directly with accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data. Maintains continuous liaison with the MWR activities to coordinate prompt solutions to problems as they arise. Conducts audits to ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of accounting records, automated subsystems and the account balances and initiates any corrective action. May prepare and maintain financial statements, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules and recapitulations reflecting various accounting transactions. Completes and presents correspondence for action by NAF Office Manager or RMFC. May prepare and maintain process guidance for internal and external customers. Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting documents. Gathers information and finalizes period end, fiscal year closeout and year end review reports. Provides world class customer service with an emphasis on customer centricity, professionalism, and courtesy. Assists customers and communicates in a professional manner by investigating issues, conflicts and problems to provide resolution in a timely manner. Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required. May travel to complete work assignments and off duty location training. the ability to work in an assigned shift with varying hours. Performs other related accounting duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13042888
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, 08/30/2026 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: Two years plus experience in Nonappropriated Funds Accounting that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices is preferred but not required. Ability to acquire and apply a knowledge of the principles, polices and operating details of the accounting system; knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions; and specific knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operation. Knowledge in accounting systems such as Oracle, SAIS, Discover Viewer, Payment Net, Payment Tech and SETS is preferred. Knowledge in the understanding of the Nonappropriated regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to flow individuals to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations is preferred. Knowledge of the accounting system sufficient to flow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system. Knowledge of end to end Nonappropriated GL processes and associated technology platforms. Able to clearly communicate information to key stakeholders both written orally. Demonstrated success in working a fast paced, high energy environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. Skill to the accomplishment of work is recommended. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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