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Pacific Air Forces Accounting Technician in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the 18 FSS NAF Resources Management Office. Responsibilities Performs a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes. Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts. Prepares monthly balances, reconciles accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Traces discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computes operational expenses incurred by individual activities for accounting services provided, and assigns charges appropriately. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data. Payroll duties for approximately 500 NAF employees for Kadena and Bellows bases, for 2 streams of funding: MWR and Lodging Fund. Monitors Employee Timekeeping System (SETS) from the receipt of employee time cards to the final preparation of the payroll deposits by ensuring everyone's timesheet hours are correct and approved. Grants access to supervisors, managers, and timekeepers for SETS. Provides training on payroll processes to activity POCs, audits payroll supporting documents, i.e. personnel actions, time and attendance reports, payroll adjustment worksheets, etc., to ensure completeness and accuracy. Maintains working relationship with HRO and Agency Centralized payroll office in support of employee concerns. Coordinates with HRO on employee master records concerning changes and/or corrections to employee entitlements, reclassifications, benefits, etc. Assist in daily processing of myFSS tickets and communications in order to resolve payroll accounting issues and concerns. Other job related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12896605 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 03/10/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience, education, or training involving or related to the responsibilities listed above. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be experienced in standard computer and automation software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc.). Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and general public. Preferred: Basic knowledge of standardized accounting regulations, requirements, procedures, and operations to classify accounting transactions and maintain, examine, and reconcile accounts and accounting records in assigned accounting support functions. 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 in order to qualify. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. 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.