Accounting Technician

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Resource Management Office at Joint-Base Charleston.

This is a Regular Full-Time position.

Regular Full-Time employees have regular/continuous work schedules of at least 35 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits/compensation: Health & Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Comp, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.

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Performs accounting duties using double entry accrual accounting methods. Assists in verifying and tracking daily activity submissions of accounting documents in order to ensure completeness of information and accuracy before approval within the Non Appropriated Fund Data Interface System (NAFDIS). Accounting Liaison is responsible for checking accounting strings and the accuracy of numbers posted by activities before approving and forwarding to the Shared Service Center (SSC). Verifies disbursement requests that. are manually submitted by activities are correct and required back-up documentation is submitted on time. Researches and posts all needed corrections to activity financial statements by submitting General Ledger Accounting Forms (GLAFs) within system. Collects, tracks and files all activity hard copies of daily business paperwork. Research inquiries for both SSC, Accounting Office & activities. Submits inquiries to the SSC on behalf of activities as needed to reconcile or resolve issues and tracks inquiries received withfo organization box by responding on a timely basis to avoid elevation to next level. Submit proof of receipt, and other documents requeste.d by SSC in order to expedite vendor payments and ensure prompt payment act requirements are followed. Reconciles required balance sheet subsidiary records monthly to the general ledger control accounts. Conducts training with activity point of contacts as needed on selective subject matters. Posts GLAFs for ending resale inv??ntories collected from individual Point of Sale (POS) systems such as Aloha, Qubica and from the Non Appropriated Resale Inventory System (NAFRIS). Posts utility and other established accruals, outstanding orders, capital requirements, Lodging assessments, travel reimbursements, utility payments, and other monthly routine tran??actions deemed necessary to post to general ledger. Process Petty cash disbursements and replenishments. Collect debt payments and refunds. Update payment records and submit payment records to SSC. Collects, processes and assists with the submission of prepaids, property and transfer forms. Keeps supervisor informed of inappropriate transactions committed by activities, lateness in submission of daily paperwork, and missing paperwork by tracking within error log. Position is a position of trust.

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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.
• 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.

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, 07/24/2026

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:

Applicant must have at least two years of experience in accounting or at least nine accredited semester hours in accounting or finance. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting methods, procedures, and techniques used in maintaining and analyzing all classes of accounts within the Air Force Services Financial Management System (AFSFMS) for a number of diversified activities. Ability to interpret financial reports. Knowledge and understanding of the regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations. Ability to operate a computer. Capable of utilizing Microsoft programs such as Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Writing ability to prepare reports is also required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does 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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