NAF Accounting Office Manager

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to this position will be assigned to the Accounting Office at Buckley SFB, COThis position is Regular Full Time which is guaranteed 35 hours a week but can work up to 40. This position does come with benefits such as Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(K), and Air Force NAF Retirement.Employee will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, Community Center, and Outdoor Recreation.

Major Duties

Introductory statement: This position is assigned to the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Resource Management Office and reports directly to the Resource Management Flight Chief. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Accounting Office for the Buckley Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Lodging Funds, and assigned Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) MWR Funds. Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) with independent responsibility for all accounting aspects of the Buckley MWR, Lodging, and assigned GSU MWR Funds, ensuring the overall integrity, accuracy, and propriety of the NAF accounting system, including all financial records, reports, and statements. Provides comprehensive technical and administrative supervision over subordinate staff, including accounting technicians, clerks, and cashiers-by planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating program activities, determining work distribution, setting and adjusting priorities, and conducting informal training and cross-training to build back-up capabilities. Executes a full range of supervisory personnel management duties, to include the selection, promotion, reassignment, and discipline of personnel, while establishing clear work requirements, timelines, and expected results both verbally and in writing. Supervises staff performance across a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual methods for income and expense reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and general ledger operations. Monitors and approves financial transactions, operating statements, and subsidiary account tracking prepared by subordinates, and utilizes experienced judgment and research to resolve complex, non-standard transactions and out-of-balance conditions. Oversees the Cash Management Investment Program (CMIP) to ensure deposits and distributions are balanced daily, enforces strict internal controls and separation of duties for overall funds integrity, and ensures management is kept aware of unusual financial variances or program changes. Communicates directly with higher headquarters regarding accounting procedures and banking transactions, participates in financial management meetings with key stakeholders, and maintains the Life of the Fund file for each assigned fund. Additionally, approves routine requests for Unit Funds and Special Morale & Welfare (SM&W) Funds, acts as the alternate Installation Program Coordinator for the NAF Purchase Card Program, maintains a contract warrant to serve as the alternate NAF Contracting Officer, and performs other related duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performs all assigned duties in an accurate and timely manner, working independently to establish a work schedule based on operational requirements and deadlines. Responds to and communicates with both internal and external customers promptly and courteously. Accurately maintains and updates all files to enable quick, efficient retrieval of information and ensure strict compliance with established directives. Ensures the overall integrity and accountability of systems maintained, actively guarding against system compromise. Conducts effective problem-solving regarding the assigned mission with minimal supervision and ensures that all accounts and subsidiary ledgers in the assigned area are properly maintained and reconciled to produce accurate financial statements by established due dates. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13015062

Qualifications

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, 08/14/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Requires comprehensive knowledge of double-entry, accrual accounting practices and procedures, and a thorough understanding of the requirements, techniques, and practices of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); specialized experience in Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) accounting is highly desirable. Must possess hands-on experience managing cash items-including receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, and direct handling-while strictly adhering to established cash accountability control methods. Proficiency in office automation software (specifically MS Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams), proficient typing skills, the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, and demonstrated skill in dealing with both internal and external customers are required. Must be able to successfully obtain a NAF Contracting Warrant within one year of employment. This position is designated as a Position of Trust. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position Does allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. TRAINING Participate in all conferences, workshops, and seminars as deemed necessary by the supervisor, to include mandatory training in safety, resource protection, fire protection, and customer service, as well as all other local, state, federal, and installation-required training. Additionally, the employee is required to attend all formal and informal training applicable to this position as dictated by external directives and the supervisor, relying heavily on hands-on, on-the-job training to build and maintain the technical competencies required for the role.

Promotion Potential

NF-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. 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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Required documents may 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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: 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 DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. 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 un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 08/14/2026 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. 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. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

What to Expect Next

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.

Other Information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. 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.

About the Agency

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) at Buckley SFB, Aurora, Colorado. Buckley SFB's host unit, Buckley Garrison, falls under the direction of the United States Space Force. It is responsible for day-to-day support to the operational mission of the Space Delta 4 Missile Warning Delta. Buckley Garrison and DEL 4 directly support Combatant Commands across the globe. Buckley SFB truly represents a joint, Total Force and coalition base. This includes 3,100 active duty members from every service, 4,000 National Guard personnel and Reservists, four commonwealth international partners, 2,400 civilians, 2,500 contractors, 36,000 retirees and approximately 40,000 veterans and dependents. The base contributes an estimated $1 billion annually to the local economy. Located on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, Buckley Garrison is in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb just outside of Denver. The city of Aurora is the 3rd largest and most diverse city in Colorado and the 54th largest city in the United States. There are many retired and military families within the nearby community with veterans making up 9% of the total population. Those relocating here will find a wealth of outdoor activities within easy reach and fabulous sunny days.