Accounting Clerk

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Lodging.

Regular Part-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 20 hours to a maximum of 34 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, and Holiday Pay.

Duties

This position provides general office and financial support to lodging management. Performs various management support functions to include preparing general correspondence and budget submissions. Processes all purchase orders and receiving reports in internet based purchasing software. Monitors current projects to ensure delivery of items on order. Tracks labor hours to ensure compliance with agency policy and procedures. Prepare quarterly financial reviews from higher headquarters. Prepare monthly activity report for NAF Accounting Office (AO). Approval official for Non- propriated Fund Government Purchase Card (NAF GPC)/Purchase Card (P-Card) Program. Reviews night audit reports and resolves out-of-balance accounts or reports. Works with Guest Service Representatives to fix posting errors. Works directly with guest or unit in collecting fees; prepares bills. Answers Guest Folio phone inquiries and follow ups. Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts. Conducts research to assist NAF AO in balancing accounts receivable. Prepares monthly surcharge calculation. Processes daily credit card deposits. Controls petty cash fund. Assists the designated records custodian of lodging files and Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE). Updates rates. adds or changes transaction codes as needed. Coordinates room code changes though higher headquarters. Assists supervisor in overseeing lodging awards program as directed by management, scheduling team socials and working with section manager for appropriate activities. Commercial hotel liaison. Seeks guidance from supervisor on new or difficult assignments. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024652

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Qualifications

Who 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, 08/13/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Experience with the operation of a word processing and accounts receivable program to perform basic functions and print a variety of standardized forms, reports, etc. Experience of account relationships in order to perform balancing and reconciling of detail and summary accounts. Experience computing rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using hole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Experience understanding and carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form that has led to the ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Basic knowledge of budgeting processes required. Must be computer proficient in standard office software. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

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.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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.

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