Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Accounting Office. This is a NAF (Non-Appropriated Fund) position assigned to the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy. Responsibilities Relays instructions from supervisor; gets the work started; sets the work place; demonstrates work methods and provides work related guidance; ensures that worksite materials and tools are available; checks with supervisor on problems; checks work and meets productivity goals; ensures employees follow security, safety, and housekeeping rules; conducts on-the-job training and instructions; and may perform supervisory duties in an emergency or other short-term or on a nonrecurring basis. Performs a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting work (either in payables or receivables) in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a wide variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, validity, and clerical accuracy. Types of documents depend on what section incumbent is working (payables or receivables); types of documents include (but are not limited to): purchase orders, property records, discount payments, partial payments, activity report, daily income, cashier's report, in-house deposit invoices, surprise cash counts, etc. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendors, activity managers or applicable person; completes posting documents with attached supporting documentation, codes documents and posts to appropriate ledger or journal. Posts and totals general ledger accounts daily and/or month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and close accounts. Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting office. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data. Recommends to supervisor employees (in their section) for awards and provides bullet statements to management to prepare award packages. Uses computer and various data programs; works with various agencies resolving computer problems and errors. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12700246 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, 02/26/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens or NATO country citizens with a valid US permanent resident card and Social Security Number. In accordance with the Status of Forces agreement between Italy and the US, you must be at Aviano AB on orders and be a US citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a US permanent resident card. Italian citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, may be eligible for local national positions on base. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. The 31ST Force Support Squadron is not currently providing logistical support. Applicants must provide proper documentation indicating they are already a supported member of Aviano AB. 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 ability to lead three or more workers to accomplish accounting technician work. Must have NAF Accounting Office experience. Must have experience in work which provided comprehensive knowledge of double-entry accounting methods, procedures, and techniques used in maintaining and analyzing all classes of accounts system encompassing a number of diversified activities; experience in reviewing financial settlements and reports. May substitute an accounting degree from an accredited university for experience or a minimum of 9 hours of accounting course work. Experience providing high level customer service to internal/external customers. Experience with accounting systems sufficient to flow individual funds from initiation through expenditure stages. Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and procedures. 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 in order to qualify. 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 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.