Summary This position is assigned to the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Financial Management Branch(N948); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. Incumbent serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Accountant and may perform one or more of the following duties in support of work performed in the NAF Accounting Section. Responsibilities In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Develops, reviews and revises NAF accounting policies. Prepares, analyzes, and interprets accounting data. Reviews financial transactions for accuracy, and corrects discrepancies. Uses accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems. Reconciles general ledger accounts. Serves as subject matter expert for the Military Ticket Program (MTP) accounting function. Ensures accurate timely accounting statements, reports and other related business records for the MTP. Initiates collection efforts of amounts owed to MTP from its customers. Coordinates and completes entire accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processes. Transports files from one system to another using available import/export functions. Prepares General Journal entries to record cash transactions associated with the Central Fund bank account. Processes invoices from schools enrolled in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA) program. Reviews documents submitted for payment for completeness and accuracy. Reconciles payments received from schools and the JPMC PaymentNet system. Advises billing team of any discrepancies. Performs system maintenance and training including cost centers, hierarchies, and general ledger account changes. Provides functional guidance and instruction to AIMS system users at all levels. Provides guidance to Human Resources Branch to ensure all benefit plan financials are compliant with all stipulated regulations. Validates and reconciles the financial activities of third party benefit administrators for retirement, group medical, dental, life insurance, and long term disability benefit programs including but not limited to: controlling and maintaining all related financial records; developing and preparing annual preliminary budget for employee benefits, reviewing invoices received from health insurance providers and reconciling against enrollment information and contract provisions; tracking insurance cost, billing rates, etc. and reporting on trends. Works with fiscal oversight or external auditors during audit engagements providing information as needed. Works with region business offices coordinating audit support requests. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses at least one the following: A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting AND two years of specialized experience in accounting. OR A combination of education and experience; a minimum of four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Education must include one of the following: 1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate @type and quality. 2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Knowledge of import/export functions and ability to transport files from one system to another using available import/export functions. Knowledge of the MTP. Knowledge of Central Fund bank account policies/procedures. Knowledge of the MYCAA program. Knowledge of the JPMC PaymentNet system. Knowledge of Federal government regulations pertaining to benefit plans. Knowledge of IT Franchise Services program including CLINs and CLAS. Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organization serviced. Skill in performing analysis related to payroll processes and procedures. Skill in working with SAP accounting, Oracle, KRONOS timekeeping, ADP payroll, and/or the AIMS system. Skill in preparing General Journal entries. Skill in performing collection related tasks. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting AND two years of specialized experience in accounting. OR A combination of education and experience; a minimum of four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Education must include one of the following: 1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate @type and quality. 2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This position is located in Millington, TN. 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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
