Job opening: Accounting Specialist
Salary: $26 - 31 per hour
Published at: Dec 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center.
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
Assists the Resource Manager in the performance of technical and management advisory of financial functions of the NAF accounting office which includes funds/revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing/contracting and reporting requirements. Develops written accounting instructions and operating procedures as necessary to clarify, supplement, or implement current and revised procedures. Updates management on any unusual variances or changes in the accounting program. Participates in financial management meetings with operating officials and provides information und guidance, as required. Manages financial systems and produces financial information for base, MAJCOM and AFSVA in accordance with existing accounting principles, statutes and regulations. Performs the full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods in reconciling subsidiary ledges and posting to general ledger accounts. Performs a monthly reconciliation and recapitulation of the general accounts and subsidiary ledgers to assure the basic accounting in the computerized and manual reports is in balance. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents in order to assure their accuracy prior to preparing monthly/quarterly reports. Prepares, and analyzes year-end adjusting entries to balance all accounts. Review current work process procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Audits all books of original entry and the general ledger making any required corrections. Selectively performs the internal audit of all accounting documents for accuracy, legibility and timeliness. Analyzes all transactions for effect on assets. Liabilities, and equity. Maintains the computer accounting system, NAFDIS (Nonappropriated Fund Data Interface System) and Cash Management Investment Program (CMIP). Recognizes and initiates correction of error situations. Ensures adequate audit trails are maintained. Performs and maintains daily backup files. Oversees the general ledger, subsidiary accounts and manual logs to ensure accuracy. Reviews and analyzes all products for accuracy. Researches variances and Initiates proper corrective actions. Ensures subsidiary accounts balance to general ledger control accounts. Oversees the CMIP to ensure deposits, remits, and disbursement are balanced daily. Conducts informal training and provide back-up skills by cross training. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626110
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.
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, 12/16/2024
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:
Progressively responsible accounting experience. Experience with the interrelationship of accounts and the effects of debit and credit transactions on the overall system of general ledgers. Experience with accounting and accounting systems, payroll systems and procedures. Experience with procurement procedures.
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:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to lead others.
Proficient in the use of MS Office application software (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
**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 Installation Support
AFSVC/VI
2261 Hughes Ave, Suite #156
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9852
US
- Name: AFSVC HQ NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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