Accounting Technician

Air Force Services Agency; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio, TX, seeks an accounting professional to perform the full range of accrual accounting duties for AFSVC and Air Force programs. You will handle journal entries, ledger maintenance, and travel-related processes, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.

The role requires expertise in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), plus liaison duties with the GTCC provider.

Qualifications

• Experience performing full accrual accounting duties.
• Knowledge of DTS operations and JTR.
• Experience managing travel and PCS expenses.
• Ability to prepare detailed financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform the full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual methods for AFSVC and Air Force programs.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain expenditure records.
• Manage Defense Travel System (DTS) operations and ensure compliance with JTR.
• Serve as Agency Program Coordinator liaison with GTCC provider.
• Compute and adjudicate NAF travel and PCS expenses for personnel and programs.
• Review monthly balances and reconcile to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare reports and liaise with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Double-entry accounting

Travel accounting

DTS operations

GTCC liaison

GL reconciliation

Tools

DTS

JTR

GL software

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Services Agency

This position is Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to independently perform the full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods for both AFSVC and Air Force-wide programs, operating in strict accordance with DoW and Air Force regulations. Daily responsibilities include classifying and verifying a wide variety of accounting documents to ensure mathematical accuracy, completeness of information, and the assignment of appropriate accounting codes to control documents.

Core responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining expenditure records, posting entries to established general ledger accounts, and preparing Air Force NAF Central Fund disbursement requests, ensuring all financial transactions are fully authorized and supported by proper documentation. A significant portion of this role is dedicated to managing travel and expense programs.

The incumbent manages Defense Travel System (DTS) operations by reviewing, routing, and processing travel authorizations and vouchers, ensuring all documents strictly comply with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and applicable NAF policies. Serving as a subject matter expert, the incumbent provides guidance to travelers, resolves DTS routing issues, and assists with complex claims.

Furthermore, the incumbent acts as the Agency Program Coordinator (APC) and primary liaison with the government travel charge card (GTCC) provider. Duties also encompass computing and adjudicating NAF travel and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses for AFSVC personnel, management interns, career personnel, sports participants, and other centrally funded programs.

This includes validating and processing vendor invoices regarding PCS/TDY entitlements and payment requests for worldwide NAF household goods shipping costs. To maintain financial integrity, the incumbent reviews monthly balances and reconciles them to the appropriate general ledger accounts, tracing and resolving any discrepancies using supporting documentation.

The position requires the preparation of detailed reports encompassing financial statement analysis and miscellaneous financial data. Effective communication is critical, as the incumbent regularly liaises with various stakeholders, including AFSVC personnel and Air Force field personnel-to resolve problems, correct financial discrepancies, and provide authoritative guidance.

The incumbent also manages required database files, coordinates with supervisors on necessary program changes, collaborates to accomplish organizational objectives, and performs other duties, including designated backup functions, as required by mission needs.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Services Agency, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.04 – $24/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.