MWR Accounting Technician (Senior Staff Accountant) Job in Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA

Vacancy No. 26-13042028 Department Commander, Navy Installations Command
Salary $60,516.00 to $68,863.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/18/2026 Close Date 9/1/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA


MWR Accounting Technician (Senior Staff Accountant)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRSW Naval Base Point Loma N9

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Administrative Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Point Loma. Incumbent serves as the Senior Accountant providing direction and management control of financial requirements and resources.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Duties

  • Maintains and operates Central Fund fixed asset system, enters newly acquired assets and properly disposes of certified assets no longer in use, prepares depreciation reports and journal entries for system entry.
  • Posts all fixed asset entries in accounting system.
  • Reconciles, on a monthly basis, fixed asset accounts to the accounting system subsidiaries, assigns all fixed asset and minor property identification/control numbers and investigates discrepancies for adjusting entry preparation and posting.
  • Coordinates and conducts annual and other periodic inventories of fixed assets and minor property, as needed and determined by incumbent.
  • Prepares fixed asset audit reports necessary for the annual financial audit.
  • Develops and maintains subsidiary ledgers/reports for tracking minor property purchases and recommends additional requirements, as needed, for proper accounting and tracking of minor property.
  • Incumbent manages the accounts receivable process, reviews and posts all accounts receivable invoices into the central accounting system for tracking purposes.
  • Maintains classifications of customer base in the central accounting system for effective and efficient tracking of current and overdue accounts. signature.
  • Reviews monthly RAMCAS general ledger and reports with SAP monthly general ledger reports in connection with assessment support. Prepare monthly general ledger entries for assessments and employee benefit collections to post.
  • Maintain a detailed and accurate reconciliation of all transactions between RAMCAS and SAP installation MWRs.
  • Review all accounts payable to ensure date stamp is applied and initialed received. Ensure invoices are properly coded with correct account number and responsibility code according to the approved NAF Central Fund budget. Post accounts payable invoice batches to CFAS general ledger.
  • Review processed travel claims submitted for payment and post to general ledger.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers as assigned. Investigate any discrepancy and prepare adjusting journal entries, as needed, to correct general ledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers.
  • Inform RAMCAS/SAP accountants of discrepancies found in the reconciling process of the field loan receivable/CentraI Fund field loan payable accounts and assists with investigation and adjustments of any found differences.
  • Prepare annual independent auditor audit workpapers and other necessary reports as needed to allow audit firm to accurately and expediently perform their respective duties in association with the annual audit. Assist where necessary in performing audit functions.
  • Perform accounting and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with automated accounting systems, personal computers and a high degree of spreadsheet applications a must. Word processing application experience necessary to prepare written reports.
  • Ability to research accounting issues, without assistance, and recommend appropriate action to be taken to correct accounting processes and procedures. Solve accounting related issues applicable to the functions responsible.
  • Full understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as familiarity with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules. Ability to research issues related to GAAP practices and application of acceptable practices to duties performed.
  • Experience with all facets of an accounting department, including journal entry to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Determine proper accounts to be used when presented with documents for accounting system entry.
  • Effective communication, both orally and written, to peers and all levels of management.
  • Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality knowledge highly desirable but not necessary.

Education

This is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive 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. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) as applicable.
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Agency contact information

Irish Jacoby
Email
Irish.b.jacoby.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE Point Loma
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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NRSW Naval Base Point Loma N9

Agency contact information

Irish Jacoby
Email
Irish.b.jacoby.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE Point Loma
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

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