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Job SummaryAbout the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Resource Management, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of accounting duties. This is a developmental position leading to Accounting Technician NF-III This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include Annual & Sick Leave, 401k etc (Link within Benefits Section)
QualificationsWho 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, 06/26/2026 The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement: Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. 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: NF-II - Accounting Clerk: Preferred experience in work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated general ledger system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions. Experience in responsible clerical or office work which includes ability to perform common arithmetic problems and to make change when receiving payments from customers. Must have experience in cash handling and cash accountability methods. NF-III -Accounting Technician Experience in work which provided comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting methods, procedures, and techniques used in maintaining and analyzing all classes of accounts in accounting system encompassing a number of diversified activities; ability to prepare financial settlements and reports. Experience interpreting regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations. Experience utilizing an accounting system sufficient to flow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.
Major DutiesThis is a developmental position and will include progressively responsible accounting duties, eventually leading to a non-competitive promotion to Accounting Technician, NF -III, upon reaching full-performance level. Accounting Clerk - NF-II: Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal. Posts and totals general ledger accounts each month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts. Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit. Performs other related duties as assigned. Accounting Technician NF-III (in addition to the above duties): Performs a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes. Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts. Prepares monthly balances, reconciles accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Traces discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computes operational expenses incurred by individual activities for accounting services provided, and assigns charges appropriately. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data. Performs verification daily cash counts on Central Cashier and vat program. Observe slots program operation at the Central Cashier; either as cashier or verifier. May perform Central Cashier duties including making deposits at timely manner, slots deposits, replenishing change funds and balancing safe for verification. May process Vat payments from customers, verifies paperwork meets guidelines. Prepares disbursement paperwork and receipts for vat check. Inputs customer's information into access database. May prepare check and vat certificate for signature by check signer; copies will be made for customer file and entered into database for transmission to accounts payable. If customer indicated check and vat certificate will mailed though post office based on current timelines. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12985602