Accounting Technician

Summary

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX.

This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

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Duties

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The purpose of this position is to independently perform the full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods for both AFSVC and Air Force-wide programs, operating in strict accordance with DoW and Air Force regulations. Daily responsibilities include classifying and verifying a wide variety of accounting documents to ensure mathematical accuracy, completeness of information, and the assignment of appropriate accounting codes to control documents. Core responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining expenditure records, posting entries to established general ledger accounts, and preparing Air Force NAF Central Fund disbursement requests, ensuring all financial transactions are fully authorized and supported by proper documentation. A significant portion of this role is dedicated to managing travel and expense programs. The incumbent manages Defense Travel System (DTS) operations by reviewing, routing, and processing travel authorizations and vouchers, ensuring all documents strictly comply with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and applicable NAF policies. Serving as a subject matter expert, the incumbent provides guidance to travelers, resolves DTS routing issues, and assists with complex claims. Furthermore, the incumbent acts as the Agency Program Coordinator (APC) and primary liaison with the government travel charge card (GTCC) provider. Duties also encompass computing and adjudicating NAF travel and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses for AFSVC personnel, management interns, career personnel, sports participants, and other centrally funded programs. This includes validating and processing vendor invoices regarding PCS/TDY entitlements and payment requests for worldwide NAF household goods shipping costs. To maintain financial integrity, the incumbent reviews monthly balances and reconciles them to the appropriate general ledger accounts, tracing and resolving any discrepancies using supporting documentation. The position requires the preparation of detailed reports encompassing financial statement analysis and miscellaneous financial data. Effective communication is critical, as the incumbent regularly liaises with various stakeholders, including AFSVC personnel and Air Force field personnel-to resolve problems, correct financial discrepancies, and provide authoritative guidance. The incumbent also manages required database files, coordinates with supervisors on necessary program changes, collaborates to accomplish organizational objectives, and performs other duties, including designated backup functions, as required by mission needs.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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, 08/20/2026

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:

The incumbent should have a general knowledge of Progressively responsible experience with accounting, financial administration, or a closely related field that demonstrates the ability to perform the core duties of the position.

Desired Experience:

Experience with double entry accounting procedures and financial reconciliation is desired.

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:

1. Strong mathematical aptitude with a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
2. Proven ability to compile, analyze, reconcile, and record financial data to generate accurate report is desired.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and provide procedural guidance.
4. Proficiency in the use of standard office technology, financial databases, and modern software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
5. Basic understanding of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Defense Travel System (DTS) is beneficial.

**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.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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