Job opening: Accounting Technician
Salary: $23 - 26 per hour
Published at: Mar 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hours 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 for programs with a net worth of $138M. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting data assure their mathematical correctness and completeness of information. Provides end-of-month accrual information to general ledger accountants. Maintains subsidiary ledgers on general accounts receivable for each of the nine central funds. This process involves some 25-30 general ledger accounts containing numerous sub-accounts, including other Services, and encompasses posting invoicing, monthly reconciliation with general ledgers, and follow-up as necessary to ensure collection. Reviews financial completion reports from bases receiving advanced funding for hosting sporting events. Verifies the reports include receipts for each expenditure and that expenditures are in accordance with current regulations. Ensures those reports are received on a timely basis. Makes final settlement with host bases. Prepares journal entries and files as required and prepares periodic reports. Coordinates with supervisor on procedural changes needed and works with appropriate personnel to accomplish objectives. Communicates with personnel in the field and within the Services Center to resolve problems and correct discrepancies. Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles computer-generated cash transactions received or disbursed through the worldwide banking system as shown on each day's statement. This includes ensuring reconciliation/reimbursement of the worldwide transactions processed by the Shared Service Center through the AFMWR Fund and verifying appropriate documentation is received to support entries. Reports prepared may include financial statements and other miscellaneous financial data as required. Performs other duties as assigned including back-up support as required.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12361016
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, 04/05/2024
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:
Progressively responsible experience with double entry accounting procedures and techniques. Experience with compilng and record data. Must have experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access).
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:
Demonstrated arithmetic aptitude, accuracy and attention to details.
Responsible clerical or office work of any kind.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain professional relationships with individuals at all levels.
**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.)
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 Financial Management and Comptroller
AFSVC/VFM
2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
US
- Name: AFSVC HQ NAF HR Office
- Email: 902fss.fsmh.902fssnafhumanresources@us.af.mil
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