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Supervisory Accounting Technician

United States Space Force

El Segundo, CAFull-time$25.26–38.41/hrPosted today

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Compensation
$25.26–38.41/hr
Location
El Segundo, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Supervisory Accounting Technician serves as the NAF Accounting Office Manager for the 61st Force Support Squadron at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The role manages accounting activities for Morale, Welfare and Recreation funds, including financial transactions, monthly closeouts, payroll, and purchase card oversight. It also supervises employees, provides accounting advice, and may oversee NAF contracts. The position is regular full time, with a 35-hour workweek and potential for up to 40 hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounting SystemsAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerInventory AccountingPayroll AccountingCentral Cashier OperationsBankingCapital Assets AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial Statement InterpretationAccounting RegulationsProcurementContract ComplianceComputer SkillsSupervision

Qualifications

Hands-on Experience in Six AO AreasSupervising Three or More EmployeesTier-3 Background InvestigationNAF Accounting ExperienceThree-Year U.S. Residency or MemorandumSelective Service RegistrationREAL ID or Authorized Identity Documents

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Summary

About the position: This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, located with Resources on Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California This position is considered Regular Full Time. The position is 35 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a regular full time employee, you are eligible for leave and benefits.

Duties

Serves as the Non-Appropriated Funds Accounting Office (NAF AO) Manager. Independently performs a variety of financial management assignments related to all aspects of NAF accounting for the Morale Welfare and Recreation funds, to include, but not limited to: receipt, disbursement, accounting for, and safeguarding of funds in accordance with established principles, statutes, and policies. Manages, supervises, or performs accounting work involved in the design, development, test and evaluation of accounting systems and procedures; and provides technical accounting advice and assistance pertaining to NAF financial functions to all levels of management. Receives and reviews source documents and classifies accounting transactions; processes paperwork for follow-up action. Certifies funds availability. Maintains and reconciles subsidiary accounts to the general ledger each month and provides verification to the supervisor. Utilizes experienced judgment and conducts research to review, approve, and process transactions. Keeps supervisor informed of status and elevates problems as required. Supervises monthly closeout of financial statements. Carefully examines balance sheets, operating statements, and general ledger details to ensure accuracy before final closing. Oversees and/or performs other related accounting functions such as pulling the daily Cash Management and Investment Program (CMIP) banking statement to ensure cash in bank balances to the general ledger, monitors returned checks and distributes the Returned Check Listing to NAF Activities and monitors and reports funds received for special purposes such as Family Member Program MOAs and special grants. Manages, supervises, or performs work involved with payroll and the development of policies and procedures. May oversee the negotiation, award, administration and termination of NAF contracts. Plans, schedules, and sets priorities for the work of subordinates; assigns, directs and reviews their work, ensuring that it is accomplished in accordance with appropriate regulations and standards, and within established time frames. Performs first level supervisory personnel management responsibilities including developing performance standards; managing performance through appraisals, continuous feedback and corrective action; initiating disciplinary actions; and managing leave in accordance with regulations and established procedures. Provides on-the-job-training as necessary and ensures employees are afforded the opportunity for additional training as required. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Supports the agency's Equal Employment Opportunity program. Discharges security, safety and health responsibilities. Acts as the Installation Program Coordinator for the NAF Purchase Card Program, validates purchases to the daily CMIP message and general ledger. Fills in for the Resource Management Flight Chief as necessary. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100858 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, 11/02/2026 Business Based Action, 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 comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Systems. Must have hands on experience in at least 6 areas of the AO: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory, Payroll, Central Cashier, Banking, and Capital Assets; Must understand General Ledger Account Codes as well as forms used to process transactions into the General Ledger. NAF Accounting experience desired. Must be able to analyze, evaluate, and investigate a variety of transactions and conditions, and interpret data contained in financial statements. Must possess knowledge and understanding of regulations, guides, and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations. Knowledge of procurement actions and of procurement terminology, documents and procedures to include purchase requests, bids, purchase orders, contracts, and monitoring contract compliance is preferred. Must have experience supervising 3 or more employees. Must possess general computer skills. Subject to satisfactory completion and maintenance of a Tier-3 background investigation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume. 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.

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