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

Works in the Shared Service Center, General Accounting Section, General Ledger Element and performs a variety of oversight tasks related to the administration and management of the Air Force Services Management System (AFSFMS), Chart of Accounts (COA) and the general ledger module. Maintains the integrity of the AFSFMS by establishing cross validation rules and is responsible from maintaining, validating, and updating accounting code combination to prevent erroneous data from being entered into the system. Manages, reviews, and updates the accounting structure environment of the AFSFMS to ensure users can access and utilize the system for posting financial information. Reports weakness and ensures significant discrepancies are reported to the appropriate level for corrective actions. Leads design and development of customized crosswalk tables specific for each installation. Coordinates data request with installations requesting additional critical information and financial data required. Utilizes experienced judgment and conducts extensive research to review and process a wide variety of nonstandard transaction for multiple installations, and higher headquarters. Evaluates request for adding new or deleting old cost centers and general account codes; verifies compliance with policy and directives, and updates the AFSFMS COA as appropriate. Conducts comprehensive testing of business rules against updated accounting codes to generate appropriate financial statements and facilitate smooth interface of transactions into AFSFMS. Advises AFSVC functional offices of COA updates with corresponding impacts to the accounting modules and contracting applications (e.g. Internet-based purchases system (IBPS) and the P-card). Build new financial statements in appropriate Oracle format. Traces discrepancies in the AFSFMS accounting system to resolve variances. Reviews and assesses accounting processes; initiates and develops System Change Request (SCR) to include developing functional requirements and test plan. Prepares and executes system test plans to assure changes to the AFSFMS meet the certification standards set forth by DOD, GAO and Treasury. Assesses impact of SCRs to other functional modules, identifies process deficiencies, and recommends corrective actions. Works closely with developers on system and report changes during the entire testing phase up to final production. Provides operating entities with guidance for system implementation and identifies base MAJCOM training requirements for AFSFMS use. Initiates, develops and updates training aids to ensure functional and installation AFSFMS general ledger procedural guidance is accurate and current. Employs statistical and other sampling techniques to review subsidiary accounts and verifies reconciliation to the general ledger. Maintains current knowledge and procedures, policies written instructions, and other directives to answer question of the employees. Performs general ledger work functions independently at the full performance level of accounting duties assigned. Responsible for processing voluminous payable allocations, discount allocation, recurring journal voucher, and general ledger adjustment forms (GLAFs) necessary to ensure a smooth monthly financial close-out. Performs random review of financial statements to identify out-of-balance conditions. Works with SSC functionals to research and resolved corresponding adjustment entries as necessary. Responsible for processing monthly reports, researching and fixing any errors, and coordinating files with the Financial Management Branch, Non Appropriated Fund section. Conducts analyses and reviews, organizes and designs metrics, and special studies of accounting and/or related information. Interprets results of analysis and recommends solution alternatives. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12542554

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent 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 the incumbent to travel by either commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty or training assignment to locations both CONUS and OCONUS.

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, 10/10/2024 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 in the interrelationship of accounts and the effect of debit and credit transactions on the overall systems of general ledger. Experience working with Oracle and Publisher. Experience working with commercial and/or governmental accounting. Experience in tracking projects tasks, developing solutions to problems, and presenting critical issues to supervisor when additional resources are needed. Experience working with MS Office application software 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: Understanding the relationship between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts and extensive subdivisions of accounts. Able to perform analysis on financial application requirements. Able to offer solution process and solve application problems that are reported. Able to analyze system problems and apply sound judgment in accessing the practical implementation of alternative solutions. Able to communicate (oral and written) effectively with personnel at all levels with varying degrees of technical knowledge. Knowledge and understanding of the regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations Bachelor's degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 12 hours in accounting or a combination of education and at least 2 years of accounting experience or Oracle financial experience that provided professional accounting knowledge. **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]