Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Ramstein, Germany

Salary Range: $17 - $19 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the VAT/UTAP Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Maintains bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting accurately to established accounts. This position may offer logistical support.

Major Duties:

• Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Maintains bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting accurately to established accounts. Traces discrepancies, as necessary, to financial documentation. Files paperwork. Corresponds with German utility companies in disputes, inquiries, and updates. Verifies delinquent utility bills with the appropriate utility company prior to fund dissemination. Prepare and submit daily deposits, daily paperwork, pay garnishments, and write-offs for unpaid utility bills. Receive, deposit, and process pay garnishment checks from various financial agencies. Deposit Euro checks from utility companies into the proper account and issue refund to customers as necessary. Observes office processes and recommends improvements when necessary. Assists in ensuring office policies and procedures for the VAT program and UTAP are adhered to. Assists in providing training and guidance to new VAT and UTAP employees. Assists in the selecting and training of employees. Assists in the preparation of daily paperwork. Directs and controls the complete operation in the absence of the manager: to include control/accountability of all money transaction required to satisfy community customer tax requirements. In the absence of the Manager ensures that the VAT program, UT AP and all cash handling are operated under appropriate rules and regulations. Apply contents of DoD guidance to duties of the position. Responsible for opening and closing of the safe when required or as necessary. Takes charge of VAT Office operation in absence of the VAT Office Manager. Assists in budgeting and support requirements for the VAT Office. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947098

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, 05/11/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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: Must have experience in work which provided knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques. Knowledge of basic principles and techniques pertaining to the management of a Value Added Tax and Utility Tax Relief operation and related guidance. Knowledge of computer database, spreadsheet, and word processing. Firm understanding of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete information in an automated general ledger system. Knowledge of office automation. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak German.

How to Apply: 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 05/11/2026 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/ .

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11