This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
This position will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center.
This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Depending on Experience. Internal NAF Pay setting rules apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Works in the Shared Service Center, General Accounting Division, Cash Reconciliation Branch. Accomplishes internal quality assurance portions of the financial accounting software system, cash reconciliation function, applying accounting and/or auditing analysis theory and principles.. Provides effective quality assurance, surveillance, and financial analysis to ensure the accuracy of bank and general ledger balances. Performs and verifies accuracy of cash clearing and reconciling tasks using double-entry accrual accounting methods. Researches, analyzes, and processes information from base cash reports, servicing bank/merchant provider reports, electronic submission forms and from semi-automated retail sales systems. Identifies/traces discrepancies/errors and ensure completeness and accuracy of data using data analysis, tools and auditing techniques. Inspects cash transactions, systematically records, and posts entries to the general ledger accurately. Uses expert knowledge of the overall accounting system from initiation through expenditure/disbursement stages, and performs cash forecasting and related tasks to detect error and interpret discrepancies. Reviews/reconciles operational expenses incurred by activities/merchant accounts and assigns charges appropriately. Processes cash reconciliation functions independently at the full performance level. Audits and certifies all Base cash-in-bank, credit card and gift card end of month balances by reviewing, examining and analyzing supporting documents prepared by accounting technicians. Collects and prepares supporting information from the base cash balances and other software applications in coordination with other directorates' personnel concerning banking, cash operations, accounts payable, retirement funds, investments and other centrally funded programs. Maintains the cash control summary report for all AF funds. Trains new employees on the financial accounting software cash management system and other cash reconciling tools and reports. Responds to inquiries from the field regarding all facets of cash reconciliation, traces discrepancies to source documents, and accomplishes appropriate corrective actions.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11062945
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, 03/24/2021
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:
Progressively responsible accounting experience with double-entry accrual methods. procedures and techniques. Experience in subsidiary ledger reconciliation required. Working experience in AFSFMS. Proficient in Oracle system reports and tools in performing cash reconciliation process. Familiar with Deposit Validation Report, CMIP Verification Report, and Chase Paymentech Online Reports. Experience working with MS Office applications software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
You qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Progressively responsible accounting knowledge of double-entry accrual methods. procedures and techniques.
2. Ability to analyze complex cash reconciliation/banking relationships involving cash deposits, check and electronic fund disbursements and inter/intra
bank fund transfers.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Knowledge of Air Force Non-appropriated accounting practices and procedures and working experience in AFSFMS.
5. Knowledge. skills. and abilities to perform cash/bank reconciliation and cash forecasting.
6. Knowledge of MS Office applications software.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/24/2021 to receive consideration.
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