accounting technician

U.S Air Force; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX, is seeking a full-time accounting professional to independently handle the full range of accrual accounting duties for AFSVC and Air Force programs.

Your work includes journal entries, expenditure records, and general ledger posting, with a significant focus on travel and expense processing under JTR and NAF policies. You will serve as a subject matter expert, manage the DTS process, provide guidance to travelers, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Background investigation with favorable results.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal U.S. Resident for at least 3 years.

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; post to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare Air Force NAF Central Fund disbursement requests with proper documentation.
• Manage travel and expense programs, including DTS operations and claims in accordance with JTR and NAF policies.
• Serve as APC and liaison with GTCC provider; assist with PCS/TDY entitlements and payments.
• Review balances, reconcile ledgers, and generate financial reports for stakeholders.

Job description

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.

Duties

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

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.