MWR Accounting Technician

SummaryThis position provides accurate and timely processing of accounts payable to include travel claims and various field projects such as construction and asset purchases.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates06/09/2025 to 06/14/2025Salary$47,995 - $62,603 per yearPay scale & gradeNF 3Location2 vacancies in the following location:Broadway Complex, San Diego, CARemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-12747594Control number838463600This job is open toDuties

• Processes headquarters and ancillary accounts payable transactions and assisting field locations with processing their accounts payable transactions when necessary. This includes entering approved invoices into SAP, reviewing company code/general ledger account coding, reviewing vendor information, processing as Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) where appropriate and filing the supporting documentation in the appropriate files.
• Verifies and investigates division central billings (airline, car rental, etc.). Ensures charges incurred are business related and advises Accounting Supervisor of any irregularities/discrepancies.
• Prepares necessary paperwork for the payment of related invoices.
• Coordinates with FFR employees and field locations to track down charges.
• Creates and validates manual check proposals, complete the manual check print run, mail checks to the appropriate vendor and file the supporting documentation and check copies in the appropriate files.
• Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. When necessary, create the journal entries needed to clear reconciling items.
• Organizes designs and maintains the accounts payable filing system and is responsible for transferring to long-term storage, purging, retrieving and rotating files as specified by Navy Correspondence procedures.
• Maintains control of government travel cards.
• Prepares monthly airline ticket invoice for payment.
• Issues and maintains log of travel order numbers.
• Maintains travel folders for all NAF funded travelers.
• Prepares management reports, statistics, etc. as required by Accounting Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field AND a minimum of two years accounts payable experience including payables processing and reconciliation.
• Experience with SAP accounting/SAP accounts payable required.
• Experience with automated accounting/accounts payable systems and personal computers required. Excel experience necessary to perform account reconciliations. Word processing application experience necessary to prepare written reports.
• Knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures sufficient to understand account relationships within an extensive account structure of an automated system covering operations at a large number of organizational units and programs generating a wide variety of transactions
• Knowledge of all areas of accounts payable processing and the techniques and procedures necessary to process both Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and manual checks.
• Knowledge of Non-Appropriated Fund regulations to include the JTR, procedures and policies is a plus.
• Knowledge of automated accounting/payables systems, general ledger account code structures, and accounting procedures associated with accounts payable to be able to recommend changes or improvements.
• Possess effective communication skills, both orally and written, to peers and all levels of management.

EducationAssociate's degree from an accredited university in Accounting or related field.Additional informationExecutive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

• Benefits

Apply for the job now! Apply for this job