Job opening: Accounting Technician (Cash Reconciliation)
Salary: $16 - 17 per hour
Published at: Jul 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center, 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
Works in the Financial Management Directorate Shared Service Center, General Accounting Division, Cash Reconciliation Branch. Performs the full range of cash reconciliation duties through the use of an Oracle based accounting system, Air Force Services Financial Management System (AFSFMS) using double-entry accrual accounting methods. Perform and verify accuracy of cash clearing and reconciling tasks. Perform tasks and verify the accuracy of manual and AFSFMS automated cash management processes to ensure bank reconciliation is providing accurate cash and general ledger balances. Perform cash forecasting related tasks to detect error or fraud and gathers valid data, prepares, and edits draft audit reports. Identify and trace discrepancies in the AFSFMS cash management system. Use expert knowledge of the overall accounting system from initiation through expenditure stages to trace discrepancies in the AFSFMS cash management system. Receive notices of and trace discrepancies in response to internal NAF customer queries or other NAF SSC division requests to source documents. Compute operational expenses incurred by individual activities for cash reconciliation services provided and assigns charges appropriately. Perform cash reconciliation functions independently at the full performance level of cash reconciliation duties assigned. Imports and validates data from electronic submission forms provided by activity managers and from semi-automated retail sales systems located AF-wide. Collect supporting information from the Cash Management Investment Program (CMIP) and other software applications in coordination with AFSVC/SVFB personnel concerning banking, retirement funds, investments and other centrally funded programs. Maintain the cash control summary report (CCS) for a variety of funds to include MWR, Lodging, Civilian Welfare Fund, Mission Essential Fund (MEFF) etc. detailing every CMIP entry and systematically records or ensures entries are recorded/posted to the general ledger. May be required to assist in training new employees on the AFSFMS cash management system. Maybe required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty or training assignments to locations in the United States. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position is authorized remote and 100% telework at the discretion of the supervisor.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12464918
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty or training assignments to locations both in the United States and overseas.
- This position requires the incumbent to be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
- This position may require incumbent to assist in training new employees.
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, 08/07/2024
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:
Must have experience with cash reconciliation and experience performing back reconciliation, cash balancing and forecasting. Experience reconciling general ledger journal entries, cash receipts/disbursements to bank statements. Experience with accounting functions in a commercial accounting system. Experience with general ledger accounts and the effects of debit and credit transactions on cash reconciliation. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and briefing material.
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
Knowledge of Air Force Non-Appropriated accounting practices
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding of training methods and preparation of training materials.
**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: [email protected]
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