Financial Management Specialist Job in Aviano, Italy

Vacancy No. 25-6YFSR709696 Department U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Salary $26.50 to $26.50 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/29/2025 Close Date 2/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Aviano, Italy


Summary

About the position: This position is located at the NAF Accounting Office.

This is a NAF (Non-Appropriated Fund) position assigned to the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

The Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Accounting Office provides full-service accounting for all NAF activities, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting to the NAFIs.

The Financial Management Specialist serves as the Accounting Office Manager, and provides financial management, banking, and accounting services to the 31st Force Support Squadron Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) activities.

Analyzes the monthly, quarterly and annual NAF financial statement and reports. Works closely with HQ AFSVC and Services Installation Financial Management & Comptroller Branch financial personnel to resolve any accounting discrepancies.

Ensures timely distribution of reports to installation level activities and managers and submissions of required reports to higher headquarter level. Applies accounting concepts when rendering financial guidance to managers and higher-level officials.

Develops and reviews financial statements and prepares financial reports ensuring accurate and timely receipt of source documentation from activities and efficient processing inside the NAF Accounting Office. Establishes; revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.

Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with FSS executive staff, activity managers, and activity personnel responsible for financial and accounting functions.

Serves as technical expert in the matters of financial resources. Provides direction and advice regarding policies, procedures and guidelines. Researches and determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow up. May audit policies, programs, methods and procedures, identifying need for change and takes action to implement.

Participates in special projects, initiatives and assignments including PACA and AF Audits. May be delegated fund custodian responsibilities.

Supervises subordinate staff performing a full range of supervisory responsibilities and supports the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources. Incorporates host nation requirements and parameters into base-level accounting policy.

Performs other related duties as assigned

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12667496

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, 02/03/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens or NATO country citizens with a valid US permanent resident card and Social Security Number.In accordance with the Status of Forces agreement between Italy and the US, you must be at Aviano AB on orders and be a US citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a US permanent resident card. Italian citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, may be eligible for local national positions on base. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country.

The 31ST Force Support Squadron is not currently providing logistical support. Applicants must provide proper documentation indicating they are already a supported member of Aviano AB.



  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Applicant MUST demonstrate thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and its theories, principles, practices, and techniques.

Applicant MUST demonstrate thorough understanding of Nonappropriated fund (NAF) accounting procedures AND procedures for protection NAF assets; their administration; application, methods, and internal controls. Applicant MUST possess experience with Air Force Services Financial Management Systems (AFSFMS), Services Employee Timekeeping System (SETS), and Services Installation Support Portal (SSC Portal).

Applicant must possess skill in analyzing NAF financial relationships and developing recommendations for accounting actions. Ability to work accurately with figures. Must have skill in analyzing NAF accounting data to solve a variety of problems experienced by resource management personnel and activity managers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to budgeting work. Ability to effectively and thoroughly apply research and problem-solving techniques for reconciling numerous complexes supporting ledger and financial reports.

Applicant must possess 1 year of experience as a NAF Lead Accounting Technician (General Ledger) in a NAF Accounting Office.

A bachelor's degree in a major accounting discipline, i.e., accounting, auditing, or finance. May substitute for 6 months of the above of the experience requirement.

Work experience managing/directing one or more support services preferred.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

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

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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

The documents you are required to submit 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 employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • PCS Orders
  • 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
  • Soggiorno
  • 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 eligibility to apply. 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 in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must 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 02/03/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

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.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Aviano NAF HR Office
Address
Aviano Resource Management Flight
31 FSS/FSCN
Unit 6122
APOAE, AE 09604-6122
US
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Next steps

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