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Accounting Clerk

Department of the Air Force
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Niagara Falls Inns on Niagara Falls Air Reserve Base, New York.

The position is a regular part-time position, which means you are eligible for benefits and guaranteed to work at least 20 hours per week. Employees will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, and other activities. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/04/2025 to 11/18/2025
Salary
$16.37 to - $23.67 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Niagara Falls, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-9JFSV016834
Control number
849541600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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This position provides general office and financial support to lodging management. Performs various management support functions to include preparing general correspondence and budget submissions. Processes all purchase orders and receiving reports in internet­ based purchasing software. Monitors current projects to ensure delivery of items on order. Prepares lodging time records for payroll processing and assists with payroll discrepancies; tracks labor hours to ensure compliance with Air Force Guidance. Approval official for Non-appropriated Fund Government Purchase Card (NAF GPC)/Purchase Card (P-Card) Program. Reviews night audit reports and resolves out-of-balance accounts or reports. Works with Guest Service Representatives to fix posting errors. Works directly with guest or unit in collecting fees; prepares bills. Answers Guest Folio phone inquiries and follow ups. Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts. Conducts research to assist NAF Accounting Office (AO) in balancing accounts receivable. Prepares monthly surcharge calculation. Processes daily credit card deposits. Reviews NAF Transformation (NAF-T) reports. Controls petty cash fund. Assists the designated records custodian of lodging files and Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE). Serves as back-up administrator for the lodging automated data system. Adds, deletes, or updates user codes as needed. Adds reports or batches as needed. Updates contract-lodging codes. Updates rates. Adds or changes transaction codes as needed. Coordinates room code changes though AFSVA. Able to verify back-ups of database are occurring successfully (both SQL and tape). Assists supervisor in overseeing lodging awards program as directed by management, scheduling team socials and working with section manager for appropriate activities. Commercial hotel liaison. The supervisor provides additional, specific guidance and reference sources on new or difficult assignments. Performs additional duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829753

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 11/18/2025

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:
Knowledge of the property management system sufficient to follow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages to trace discrepancies in the system. Knowledge in the operation of a word processing and accounts receivable program to perform basic functions and print a variety of standardized forms, reports, etc. Requires knowledge of account relationships and relationships with other accounts within the system in order to perform extensive balancing and reconciling of detail and summary accounts. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulation. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be computer proficient in standard office software. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group and managers, customers, and general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to read, speak, and write English.

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.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • 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 Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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