This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center, Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Duties

Performs the full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods in reconciling the payroll subsidiary ledger to general ledger in accordance with existing DOD and AF regulations and guidance as well as general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and theories. Audits, reconciles, and maintains complex monthly business and accounting data from a variety of sources and generates monthly metric reports capturing accounting position to program management and leadership. Coordinates with other SSC branches/ sections and comptroller division to validate problems, analyze impacts and determine solutions to ensure accurate reporting of all payroll transactions withing the approved commercial accounting system. Reviews and analyzes the functionality of the payroll module and creates System Change Request (SCRs) as needed to include appropriate requirements and software design documents (test plans). Acts as a functional tester within all test environments and documents results of testing all projected system patches and improvements prior to their implementation. Works alongside system/lead accountants to test, report findings and implement all new accounting requirements and any interfaces into the financial accounting system. Participates with management officials to identify automation requirements. Trouble shoots complex and/or unusual problems and formulates solutions in a manner that minimizes interruptions in the SSC's or end user's ability to carry out business activities. Identify / trace discrepancies and errors to ensure completeness and accuracy of data using trend analysis tools and auditing techniques in response to internal customer inquiries or other SSC division requests. Assists in preparing monthly payroll certifications to ensure accounts are reconciled and payroll module is closed in a timely manner. Designs data products, processes and/or programs that enhance functional area management capabilities in servicing installation end-users, minimize non-value-added processes, or reduce time and cost in processing invoices and payment transactions. Continually survey system operations, current business processes, procedures, and internal controls to identify and anticipate potential problems that could lead to loss or serious interruption of services. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12105522

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

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, 09/09/2023 Business Based Action, 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: Experience and training in financial analysis, accounting, auditing, account reconciliation and developing and interpreting financial metrics. Progressive experience in reconciling Payroll to general ledger using a commercial accounting system. Experience with the interrelationship of general ledger accounts and the effects of debit and credit transactions on payroll. Experience or training in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organization productivity. Training in new or modified work methods, organization structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. Must be highly organized and work independently. Experience working with MS office application software and proficiency in typing and data entry keypad to produce a wide range of office documents. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Associates/Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management, finance, economics, statistics, or minimum of 1 year working in the payroll industry with 24 semester hours in accounting. Knowledge with a full range of Payroll Processing for a wide variety of payment actions. Skill and knowledge with financial analysis, accounting, auditing, account reconciliations and developing and interpreting financial metric. Ability to train and prep training/briefing materials. Knowledge of a wide range of Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFSVC Shared Services AFSVC/SSC, 2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156 Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852 US
• Name: JBSA Lackland NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]