Accounting Technician Job in Clear AFB, AK

Vacancy No. 25-6VSVS943809 Department United States Space Force
Salary $23.00 to $23.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/5/2025 Close Date 11/7/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Clear AFB, AK


Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Clear Space Force Station, Alaska.

This position is Regular Full Time which means you are guaranteed to work 35 hours but can work up to 40. This position also come with benefits, such as Medical & Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Retirement, PTO and sick leave.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities
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 corrections, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes. Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts. Prepare monthly balances, reconcile accounts and transcribes to general ledger for closeout all accounts. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements and miscellaneous financial reporting data. Incumbent may also be responsible for the following Private Organization Program to include being the focal point between FSS and the organizations ensuring each organization (official/unofficial) has required documentation on file before fundraisers are approved, reviewing requirements annually and providing a documented status report. Track Special Morale and Welfare funds to ensure all requests are within regulatory guidance, funds are balanced monthly, and quarterly reports are prepared on time and accurately to meet AFSVA deadline. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12778283

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 11/07/2025

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:
Must have 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. Knowledge and understanding of the regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations. Knowledge of the accounting system is sufficient to flow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system. Must be fluent in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. A pre-employment physical and NACI (National Agency Check with inquiries) are required. Position is a Position of Trust.

Performance Standards
Ensures integrity and accountability of the system. maintains and guards against compromise of those systems. Work is to be accomplished in accordance with applicable regulations, directives and other guidance. Meets suspense in a timely manner producing an acceptable quality product. Works independently with minimal supervision. Regularly keeps supervisors informed of progress and advises supervisors of any significant developments that may impact plans. Provides useful and accurate products to service organizations. Provides total customer service to internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner. Periodically conducts self-evaluation to determine effectiveness of the program and compliance with accounting and regulatory guidelines. Normally demonstrates effective organization of workflow through planning documents and prioritizing of work.

Training
All formal and informal training applicable to this position, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

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

  • Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • 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.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/07/2025 to receive consideration.

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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

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It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

Buckley NAF HR Office
Address
Buckley Resource Management Flight
460 FSS/FSCN
18401 East A-Basin Ave, MS-97
Buckley SFB, CO 80011-9500
US

Next steps

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