About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Resource Management, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of accounting duties.
This is a developmental position leading to Accounting Technician NF-III
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include Annual & Sick Leave, 401k etc (Link within Benefits Section)
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
This is a developmental position and will include progressively responsible accounting duties, eventually leading to a non-competitive promotion to Accounting Technician, NF -III, upon reaching full-performance level.
Accounting Clerk - NF-II:
- Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers.
- Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payrolls, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc.
- Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal.
- Posts and totals general ledger accounts each month.
- Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts.
- Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Accounting Technician NF-III (in addition to the above duties):
- Performs a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes.
- Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts. Prepares monthly balances, reconciles accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Traces discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computes operational expenses incurred by individual activities for accounting services provided, and assigns charges appropriately. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data.
- Performs verification daily cash counts on Central Cashier and vat program. Observe slots program operation at the Central Cashier; either as cashier or verifier.
- May perform Central Cashier duties including making deposits at timely manner, slots deposits, replenishing change funds and balancing safe for verification.
- May process Vat payments from customers, verifies paperwork meets guidelines.
- Prepares disbursement paperwork and receipts for vat check. Inputs customer's information into access database.
- May prepare check and vat certificate for signature by check signer; copies will be made for customer file and entered into database for transmission to accounts payable. If customer indicated check and vat certificate will mailed though post office based on current timelines.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12985602
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position is only open to applicants with PCS orders to a local USAF base or current UK work visa.
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, 06/26/2026
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:
- Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
- Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.
- Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
- Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.
- Business Based Action
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Family Member Preference
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Military Spouse Preference
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Outside Applicant Veteran
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Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
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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:
NF-II - Accounting Clerk:
- Preferred experience in work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated general ledger system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions.
- Experience in responsible clerical or office work which includes ability to perform common arithmetic problems and to make change when receiving payments from customers.
- Must have experience in cash handling and cash accountability methods.
NF-III -Accounting Technician
- Experience in work which provided comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting methods, procedures, and techniques used in maintaining and analyzing all classes of accounts in accounting system encompassing a number of diversified activities; ability to prepare financial settlements and reports.
- Experience interpreting regulations, guides and precedents sufficient to interpret and apply them in a variety of accounting situations.
- Experience utilizing an accounting system sufficient to flow individual funds and specific monies from initiation through expenditure stages in order to trace discrepancies in the system.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
- 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 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.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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 or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
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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
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DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Diploma/ GED
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Disability Letter (VA)
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License
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PCS Orders or UK Work Visa (for UK Work Visa please upload Share Code obtained through UK.GOV)
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Other (2)
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PCS Orders
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Professional Certification
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Proof of Marriage Status
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Resume
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Separation Notice (RIF)
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SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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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.
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 06/26/2026 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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant .
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
Mildenhall NAF HR Office
Address
Mildenhall Resource Management Flight
100 FSS/FSCN
OPC 37 Box 4
APO AE, AE 09459-9001
US
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply by 06/26/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 26, 2026
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Mildenhall, United Kingdom
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Work site options
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$16.16 - $20 per hour
Pay is based on experience and NAF Pay Setting Rules apply.
Pay scale & grade
NF 2 - 3
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - 40.00 per week
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0525 Accounting Technician
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-9GFSR383713
