Accounting Technician (Accounts Payable) presso Department of the Air Force

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Duties

Performs the full range of accounts payable duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods and reconciliation as an Accounting Technician using AFSFMS. Creates and manages supplier databases, profiles and accounts. Verifies purchase order and invoice documents are mathematically correct, complete, correctly formatted and entered into the system in accordance with procedural guidance. Operates the invoice matching, approval, and payment systems and validates the accuracy of those processes. Works with the integration of accounts payable module with other modules such as purchasing, property management, assets, inventory, cash management and general ledger. Identifies and traces discrepancies to posted accounts payables transactions. Receives notices from external/internal customer inquiries or other NAF SSC Division request for source documents. Computes operational expenses incurred by the individual activities for accounts payable accounting services provided and assigns charges appropriately. Prepares monthly accounts payable certifications. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829146

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, 12/02/2025 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: Must have minimal accounting experience with the interrelationship of accounts payable and the effects of debit and credit transactions on the overall system of general ledger. Experience with accounting functions in the Air Force Services Financial Management System or similar commercial accounting system. Experience with accounts payable methods for creating and managing supplier databases, executing supplier accounts payable transactions on purchase orders, invoices, receipts, adjustments, commitments, refunds, etc. 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: An understanding of the relationship between the general ledger and subsidiary account. Typing and data entry keypad skills. Experience with MS Office application software to produce wide range of office documents. Able to solve problems with little to no supervision. Able to process functions and calculations within Excel spreadsheets. Skill and knowledge in accounts payable or accounting with a commercial, GAAP compliant accounting software. **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.

Other 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.