Accounting Technician

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the NAF Accounting Office at Seymour Johnson AFB. Must be physically able to lift up to 20 pounds.

40 hours guaranteed a week. Performs accounting duties that requires detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and processes application to retain and cost environments.

Provides input on processes associates with Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, and Payroll. 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, 02/08/2026 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 two years experience in accounting that demonstrates knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; Ability to acquire and apply a knowledge of principles, policies, and operating details of the accounting system; knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and determine problem areas or irregularities and recommend solutions; and specific knowledge of accounting procedures and general accounting office operation.

Must have knowledge in accounting systems such as Oracle, Discover Viewer, Payment Net, Payment Tech and SETS Knowledge in the understanding of the Nonappropriated regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to flow individuals to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations.

Knowledge of the accounting system sufficient to flow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system.

Knowledge of end to end Nonappropriated GL processes and associated technology platforms.

Skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill in the identification, analysis and conceptualization of problems .

Able to clearly communicate information key to stakeholders both written and orally. Demonstrated success in working in a fast paced, high energy environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially in Excel. Skill to the accomplishment of work is recommended.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Performs accounting duties that require detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles/processes applicable to retail and cost environments.

Provides input as needed on processes associated with Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting and Payroll. Personally performs more complex phases of the accounting office work.

Creates, compiles, analyzes, verifies and maintains results of formal statistical financial reporting documents utilizing an automated accounting system.

Analyzes and validates detailed accounting applications encompassing a wide range of accounts and resolves problems and errors. Assists in processing a large volume of reports on a daily basis.

Reconciles various account balances with the general ledger on a monthly basis, using double entry accounting procedures.

Performs daily review, analysis and reconciliation of operational and project accounting data. Performs duties of central cashier as required.

Applies official regulation to cash management and accountability. Receives, counts and balances cash, negotiable instruments and credit card receipts with AF Form 1878's turned in by activities.

Maintains change fund and cash requirements and ensures that sufficient cash is available to meet cash needs for all FSS and Lodging cost centers.

Works directly with accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detail account data. Maintains continuous liaison with the MWR activities to coordinate prompt solutions to problems as they arise.

Conducts audits to ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of accounting records, automated subsystems, and the account balances and initiates any corrective action.

May prepare and maintain financial statements, spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules, and recapitulations reflecting various accounting transactions.

Completes and presents correspondence for action by NAF Office Manager or RMFC. May Prepare and maintain process guidance for internal and external customers.

Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting documents. Gathers Information and finalizes period end, fiscal year closeout and year end review reports.

Will work directly with the Resource Management Flight Chie on all Special Morale and Welfare expenditures to include Change of Commands, Memorial Observances, 916th Right Start, and 4 FW Right Start.

Maintain a yearly binder of all expenditures and receipts. Balances expenditure reports quarterly to the general ledger and submit for approval.

Individual will also work with the Resource Management Flight Chief and yearly unit funds. Maintain a yearly binder of all unit funds requests and approvals.

Works directly with all private organizations and unofficial activities. Maintains all private organizations and unofficial activities files.

Audit the private organizations and unofficial activities files to make sure all insurance waivers, Constitution and By Laws and EIN data are up to date.

Provide guidance to private organizations and unofficial activities with fundraising requests.

Directly works with the legal office to ensure fundraising, insurance waivers and constitution and by laws are up to date in accordance with AFI 36-3101 and AFI 34-262 Provides world class customer service with an emphasis on customer centricity, professionalism, and courtesy.

Assists customers and communicates in a professional manner by investigation issues, conflicts, and problems to provide resolution in a timely manner.

Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required.

May travel to complete work assignments and off duty location training. The ability to work an assigned shift with varying hours. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assist other departments as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12873958