Supervisory Accounting Technician

United States Space Force•El Segundo, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Regular Full Time position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, Resources, at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. Regular full-time employees are eligible for leave and benefits. The incumbent serves as the Non-Appropriated Funds Accounting Office (NAF AO) Manager and independently performs or oversees financial management assignments involving all aspects of NAF accounting for Morale, Welfare and Recreation funds. Work includes receiving, disbursing, accounting for, and safeguarding funds in accordance with established principles, statutes, and policies. The incumbent manages, supervises, or performs work on accounting systems and procedures and provides technical accounting advice to management. The position supervises monthly financial closeout, reviews financial statements and general ledger details, reconciles accounts, certifies funds availability, and reviews and processes transactions. It also includes payroll and policy work, oversight of certain NAF contracting activities, management of subordinate employees, and service as Installation Program Coordinator for the NAF Purchase Card Program. The incumbent fills in for the Resource Management Flight Chief as necessary.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting systems.
Hands-on experience in at least six of the following areas: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory, Payroll, Central Cashier, Banking, and Capital Assets.
Understanding of General Ledger account codes and forms used to process transactions into the General Ledger.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and investigate transactions and conditions and interpret data in financial statements.
Knowledge of regulations, guides, and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in varied accounting situations.
Experience supervising three or more employees.
General computer skills.
Successful completion and maintenance of a Tier-3 background investigation; the position also requires a background investigation with favorable results.
Must meet the position's qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Applicants must provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date, 11/02/2026.
U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated U.S. territory residency requirement or provide a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on that requirement.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required; employment verification through E-Verify must be satisfactorily completed.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met before entry on duty; a probationary period may be required.
Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to access the installation.

Nice To Haves

NAF accounting experience.
Knowledge of procurement actions, terminology, documents, and procedures, including purchase requests, bids, purchase orders, contracts, and contract-compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

Serve as the NAF Accounting Office Manager and manage, supervise, or perform accounting work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation funds.
Receive and review source documents, classify accounting transactions, and process paperwork for follow-up action.
Certify funds availability; maintain and reconcile subsidiary accounts to the general ledger each month; and provide verification to the supervisor.
Research, review, approve, and process transactions, keeping the supervisor informed of status and elevating problems as needed.
Supervise monthly financial statement closeout and examine balance sheets, operating statements, and general ledger details for accuracy before final closing.
Oversee or perform related accounting functions, including reviewing daily Cash Management and Investment Program banking statements, monitoring returned checks, distributing Returned Check Listings, and monitoring and reporting funds received for special purposes.
Manage, supervise, or perform payroll work and develop policies and procedures.
May oversee the negotiation, award, administration, and termination of NAF contracts.
Plan, schedule, and prioritize subordinate work; assign, direct, and review work to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and deadlines.
Perform first-level supervisory personnel responsibilities, including setting performance standards, conducting appraisals and continuous feedback, taking corrective or disciplinary action, and managing leave.
Provide on-the-job training and ensure employees have opportunities for additional training.
Maintain a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and support the agency's Equal Employment Opportunity program.
Discharge security, safety, and health responsibilities.
Act as Installation Program Coordinator for the NAF Purchase Card Program and validate purchases against the daily CMIP message and general ledger.
Fill in for the Resource Management Flight Chief as necessary.