Accounting Clerk (Central Cashier)

United States Space Force•El Segundo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a flexible Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position with the 61st Force Support Squadron at Resources on Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. The position is scheduled for 0 hours, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. Flexible employees are not eligible for leave or benefits. The Accounting Clerk performs receiving and disbursing cashier duties, including handling and accounting for cash and other payment items, preparing deposits and reports, and balancing funds. The role also performs basic accounting work using the NAF automated accounting system and double-entry accrual accounting methods. It supports customers with accounting documents, account reconciliation, monthly balances, and tracing posting discrepancies. Other duties include maintaining records, supporting Resource Management operations, assisting private organizations and fundraising events, and performing general office and cashier work as needed. The position requires driving government vehicles.

Requirements

Experience in responsible basic accounting clerical or office work, including common arithmetic and making change when receiving customer payments.
Experience receiving, disbursing, examining, depositing, or otherwise processing cash items, including direct handling of cash and use of cash-accountability controls.
One year of customer service experience.
Experience dealing with the public.
Valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions, maintained as required to operate vehicles.
Satisfactory completion of a Tier-1 background investigation (National Agency Check with Inquiries).
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to random testing, reasonable-suspicion testing, and testing following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Must provide proof of any claimed preference or priority eligibility with the application by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills.
Experience with computer word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving and disbursing cashier duties at El Segundo.
Verify identification before making disbursements.
Collect cash receipts, register tapes, checks, credit card receipts, club tokens, coupons, and supporting documentation.
Prepare and issue change from funds as required.
Prepare bank deposits and ensure they are deposited promptly.
Balance and account for monies, including funds placed in the activities safe before bank deposit.
Prepare cash reports and notify the supervisor of suspected irregularities.
Accept payment for dues and account charges.
Account for charge cards, sales slips, and guest checks, and include them in the daily cashier's report.
Perform basic accounting duties using the NAF automated accounting system and double-entry accrual accounting methods.
Assist customers in classifying and verifying accounting documents for mathematical correctness and completeness, and prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes.
Assist customers with monthly balances, account reconciliation, and transcription to the general ledger for account closeout.
Trace posting discrepancies by following individual funds and monies through initiation and expenditure stages.
Prepare, control, and review documents and reports; verify or abstract information; and maintain official files and ensure proper disposition.
Support Resource Management personnel, programs, and operations with related duties.
Review the status of private organizations and fundraising events and help organizations resolve problems.
Perform general office duties as needed, including receiving calls and visitors, routing and filing correspondence, and maintaining files.
Perform basic cashier duties using a cash register as needed.
Drive government vehicles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.