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Accounting Technician

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
NAF-52nd FSS Accounting Office
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Summary

About the position: This position is located in the NAF Accounting Office.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, day shift. Evenings may be required.

This position is Regular Full Time, 35-40 hours per week.

Military Spouse Preference is lost upon selection.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/30/2025 to 10/23/2025
Salary
$17.33 to - $17.33 per hour

NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Spangdahlem, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-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
25-7NFSR993495SR
Control number
846973900

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods.

The duties for this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Performing double-entry accrual accounting work, maintaining a combination of journals and ledgers.
  • Analyzing documents to determine mathematical correctness, accuracy and validity.
  • Posting and totaling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Preparing checks in dollars and euros for customers.
  • Preparing reports daily, monthly, quarterly and annually showing the financial condition of activities services.
  • May fill in and perform Central Cashier and VAT office duties, as needed.
  • Collects money for dishonored checks.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
This position will require attention to detail and will require the incumbent to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12805665

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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

Qualifications

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, 12/30/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be:
- A US citizen

or - A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany)

In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and non-NATO countries are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. 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:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting methods, procedures and techniques.
  • Ability to prepare financial settlements and reports and interpret regulations.
  • Experience utilizing an accounting system sufficient to follow funds and trace discrepancies.

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.
  • 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 only authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. Post Allowance is not authorized for this position.
  • This is a Nonappropriated 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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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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