EUR18017A CASHIER/ACCOUNTING CLERK, NF-0503-02

*****JOB OPPORTUNITY*****

NON-APPPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EUR18017A

POSITION TITLE: CAHSIER/ACCOUNTING CLERK, NF-0503-02

SALARY: $10.50 - $14.50 per hour ; plus applicable allowances

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Regular Full-Time 

LOCATION: Naval Support Activity Bahrain – Fleet & Family Readiness Program; Morale, Welfare & Recreation; Child & Youth Programs.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active duty military members; or 3) Family members of active duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians.

OPENING DATE:         27 November 2017                    

CLOSING DATE:         18 December 2017  

INTRODUCTION:

This position is located within Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Business Office at NSA Bahrain and is responsible for the collection, verification, accountability, security and record keeping of all change and petty cash funds at assigned Installation and assists with basic accounting function in the MWR business office.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs computer data input into accounting systems as directed by supervisor, such as, but not limited to inventory data entry, unit fund postings, budget input and report printing. Maintains financial and accounting subject files in the office. May review, examine, verify and analyze a variety of documents for validity and accuracy that include purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, property records and inventories. May also receive, maintain and verify payroll information and perform payroll control functions. May be responsible for billing and collection of customer accounts. Ensures management is informed of accounts older than 180 days and that, once approved, those accounts are written-off. At month end, ensure accuracy of general ledger postings and reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts. 

Performs a full range of cash duties to include, but not limited to cash receipts, disbursement, examinations, deposit and safeguarding of cash, checks and cash equivalents items such as gift certificates, promotional vouchers, and other coupons. In the absence of main central cashier, serves as departmental change fund and petty cash custodian, responsible for issuance of change funds, maintaining records of safes and safe combinations for all facilities, collects and issues money bags, cash funds, and turns in bags from approximately 40 different facility cashiers. Receives, counts and verifies monies deposited against Daily Activity Report to ensure accuracy. Maintains a log and records movement of money bags. Assist in the maintaining of complete and systematic set of records on all cash transactions. Receives and verifies daily cash receipts. Investigates discrepancies in transactions and makes recommendations to correct discrepancies. Prepares the daily cash report and bank deposits for submission to authorized locations. Collects and makes daily bank deposits into the NAF bank account. Posts and enters Cash Cage report into automatic accounting system. Responsible for customer cash refunds. Ensures proper identification is presented before disbursement is made. Screens checks and prepares checks for deposit. Prepares and maintains control log for accounting daily deposits and drop bags. Responsible for tracking and issuing pre-numbered vouchers for various facilities. Accountable for issuance of keys to facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Must at least be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years’ experience in cash handling and accounting. Must have knowledge of one or more automated accounting databases. 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: 

Certification or associates degree in accounting from an accredited university or business school is preferred. Experience in the Navy and/or Air Force accounting system is preferred. Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting procedures, rules and regulations in safeguarding cash and other assets in order to conduct and examine the validity of the cash transactions. Skill in the use of personal computer and various software programs such as Word, Excel, etc. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing. 

BENEFITS: 

A comprehensive benefits package is available. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested applicants may apply online at www.USAJOBS.gov. Emailed resume packages will NOT be accepted for this position. For the full announcement and to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/485192800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. Applicants to vacancy announcement number EUR18017 must re-apply to this vacancy announcement to remain in consideration. 

The Department of Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should call 011-39-081-568-5612 or e-mail their request to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.