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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN NF3

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/08/2026 to 05/18/2026
Salary
$25 - $25 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 03
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Twentynine Palms, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Regular
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
77217
Control number
868614800

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Duties

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Performs a variety of accounting clerical duties and administrative support functions for the Director, Finance Division for MCCS Twentynine Palms/Bridgeport. Accounting duties required will be pertaining to the preparation and maintenance of journals, subsidiary ledgers, schedules, and recapitulations reflecting various accounting transactions. Receives, analyzes, and classifies allotments, initiations, commitment, and obligation documents. Reviews documents for validity, budget and expenditure limitation, completeness and correctness of accounting data. Codes data onto necessary transaction sheets indicating type of appropriation and fund, control account, subsidiary account, limitation, and cost center. Reconciles undelivered orders monthly with general ledger accounts. Reconciles subsidiary accounts with the general ledger, control accounts for receivables, payables, work in process, inventory and property accounts. Maintains required records and ledgers, prepares month-end accounting documents and financial reports, etc., reviews claims for advance payments, letters of credit and expenditure reports. Verifies daily sales summaries and daily cash reports. Coordinates with Shared Services Center and activities for document research and submissions. Incumbent will also be required to gather statistical data to assist the director with required reports, monitor and report on departmental budgets and liquidate travel claims. Will be responsible for updating the director on projects and tasks as assigned. Will coordinate, collect, and compile information from multiple business units for analysis, and/or presentations.

Incumbent will also be required to perform a variety of administrative support functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the maintenance of property inventory records, submission and tracking of electronic purchase requests, submission of worksite repair requests, ordering of office supplies, procuring assets, and destruction of aged/archived financial documents in accordance to record retention guidelines.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Three years of progressively responsible experience, that demonstrates possession of accepted accounting principles and practices at a minimum OR 18 semester credits in accounting, or a certificate if using a combination of education and experience. Knowledge of office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of transactions and accounting information. Must demonstrate knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to develop practical knowledge of the Marine Corps; practical knowledge of automated accounting system; knowledge of procedures necessary to verify and edit accounting data and input documents necessary to process items correctly in an accounting system. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. This position is required to be on-site.

Additional information

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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 application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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Agency contact information

TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
Phone
760/830-4606
Email
29palms.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org
Address
TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278
USA

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