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ACCOUNTING CLERK
Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Nebraska
Salary
$15.75 - $21
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks like checking documents for accuracy, updating financial records, and preparing reports for a military support unit in Nebraska.
It suits someone with basic accounting experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable using computer systems for ledger management.
No advanced degree is needed, but reliability and the ability to pass a background check are essential.
Key Requirements
- Experience with double-entry accounting procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of entering, modifying, retrieving, and deleting data in automated general ledger systems
- Ability to analyze interrelationships of accounts affected by various transactions
- Skill in examining, verifying, and analyzing documents like purchase orders, vouchers, and payrolls for accuracy
- Proficiency in posting to journals and ledgers, preparing financial statements, and closing accounts
- Successful completion of a Tier 1 background investigation
- Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 55th FSS Resource Management Department. 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, 04/22/2026 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 work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated general ledger system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions.
Condition(s) of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (i.e., Tier 1 Level) is required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers.
Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy.
Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc.
Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal.
Posts and totals general ledger accounts each month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts.
Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit. May perform private organization duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12937231
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