Job opening: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Salary: $21 - 37 per hour
Published at: Jan 27 2025
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
About the position: This position will be assigned to The High Desert Inn-Lodging Facility on Edwards AFB, Ca.
Duties
Performs various management support functions to include preparing general correspondence and budget submissions. Processes all
purchase orders and receiving reports in internet based purchasing software. Monitors current projects to ensure delivery of items on
order. Prepares lodging time records for payroll processing and assists with payroll discrepancies; tracks labor hours to ensure
compliance with Air Force Guidance. Approving official for NAF Government Purchase card (NAF GPC)/Purchase Card (P-Card)
Program. Reviews night audit reports and resolves out-of-balance accounts or reports. Works with Guest Service Representatives to
fix posting errors. Works directly with guest or unit in collecting fees. Prepares bills. Answers Guest Folio phone inquiries and follow
ups. Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts. Conducts research to assist NAF
Accounting Office (AO) in balancing accounts receivable. Prepares monthly surcharge calculation. Processes daily credit card
deposits. Reviews NAF-T reports. Controls petty cash fund. Designated records custodian of lodging files and ADPE. Serves as
back-up administrator for the lodging automated data system. Adds, deletes or updates user codes as needed. Adds reports or batches
as needed. Updates contract-lodging codes. Updates rates. Adds or changes transaction codes as needed. Coordinates room code
changes. Verifies backups of the database are occurring successfully (both SQL and tape). Oversees lodging awards program as
directed by management, scheduling team socials and working with section manager for appropriate activities. Commercial Hotel
liaison.
Responsible for monitoring lodging's hospitality training and development programs in accordance with Air Force Lodging
standards. Tracks courses required to maintain or earn hospitality certifications which meets Lodging program objectives. Works
with section supervisors to determine training needs. Coordinates with the Services training staff for opportunities and creates
training calendars for all lodging employees. Schedules employees for training classes and communicates with appropriate managers
to ensure employee attendance. Oversees small study groups or self-directed studies as needed to complete lodging courses.
Coordinates with Lodging Manager and Assistant Manager to establish and maintain budgets for staff development, incentives and
recognition items. Ensures completion of all hospitality training required for certification with the Educational Institute. Coordinates
with the Educational Institute to obtain training dates, materials, and instruction plans. Conducts quarterly or other training record
reviews and briefs results to lodging management. Assists management with tracking Customer Service trends. Monitors customer
feedback and comment cards and schedules remedial or additional training for lodging staff as appropriate. Under direction of
management develops schedule to ensure the quality assurance evaluation program is conducted in accordance with AF standards.
Responsible for overseeing lodging specific new employee training and regularly briefs lodging management on course schedule,
expectations and solicits presenters. Watches and reviews processes and performance in the workplace and adjusts staff
development program to address any performance short-comings noted. Forwards list of complete training and staff development to
supervisors so their AF Form 623 or AF Form 971 is documented. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12678767
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
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, 02/09/2025
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:
Knowledge of the property management system, sufficient to follow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through
expenditure stages to trace discrepancies in the system. Knowledge in the operation of a word processing and accounts receivable
program to perform basic functions and print a variety of standardized forms, reports, etc. Requires knowledge of account
relationships and relationships with other accounts within the system in order to perform extensive balancing and reconciling of detail
and summary accounts. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulation. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be computer proficient in standard office software. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from group and managers, customers, and general public. Ability to add,
subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. Must be able to read, speak, and write English. Basic knowledge of AF Inns NAF and APF budget required. Must be able
to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
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 Edwards Sustainment Services Flight
412 FSS/FSCN
5 N. Seller Ave
Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250
US
- Name: Edwards NAF HR Office
- Email: 412FSS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
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