NAF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Accounting Tech ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: 018-08
LOCATION: Accounting [Bridgeport, CA] OP ENING DATE: 12 Sept 2008
SERIES & GRADE: NF-0525-03 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open
1st Cutoff Date:
19 Sept 2008
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-Time (35-40 hrs) BEGINNING WAGE: $35 - 40k/yr

Summary of Duties: 

Provides professional accounting support and supervision to include verification of receipts and review, analysis, distribution, account determination, preparation, input and validation of activity daily reports for all reporting segments of MCCS and other NAFI’s as assigned.  Exercises a detailed knowledge of general accounting principles applicable to retail and cost environments.  Establishes and ensures that administrative procedures are outlined and strictly adhered to.  Applies a thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures in performing accounts payable, general ledger, or accounts receivable functions by addressing situations with decisiveness and to reach correct results within the framework of an automated financial system.  Conducts audits to ensure the integrity of automated subsystems and the account balances.  Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems including software applications and integrated subsystems, to include data input, diagnose malfunctions and take corrective action.  Works with accounting personnel in reviewing and analyzing detailed accounting data as it relates to documents rendered by vendors, MCCS activities, credit card clearing houses or financial institutions.  May prepare vouchers with supporting documents and post into accounting system.  Prepares encodes and records approved vouchers for cash receipts.  May prepare month-end schedules and coordinate monthly schedule of aged accounts payable.  May perform accounting functions related to processing payroll budgets and projections.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. 

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Three years experience in financial accounting that demonstrates possession of generally accepted accounting principles to include a thorough knowledge in fiscal matters, accounting principles, practices and procedures, regulations, and policies.  Must have a high degree of proven initiative and originality in application and employment of accounting systems and directives applicable to NAF financial accounting.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. 
Must be ale to commute to work during winter snow months.

How To Apply: Qualified applicants desiring consideration under this announcement must submit an employment application indicating the title of the position and the vacancy number.  Applications must be submitted to the MCCS Attn: NAFI PERSONNEL, Box 788150, 29 Palms, CA, 92278, before the close of business (4:00 P.M.) on the closing date.  All applications will be retained and will not be returned to the applicant.  You can reach the Personnel Office at 760-830-6163 Ext. 218 or e-mail resume/application to 29palms.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org