Department of the Air Force

Supervisory Accountant

Kelly AFB, Texas Full time

Supervisory Accountant

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kelly AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $43 - $46 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Major Duties:

  • Functions as a supervisory accountant and supervises a staff of employees who perform a full range of accounting duties using double-entry accrual accounting methods in reconciling subsidiary ledgers to the corresponding general ledger accounts. Performs needed reconciliation and balancing of applicable general ledger accounts and their subsidiary ledgers to assure that the basic accounting data in the computerized and manual reports are in balance. Apply knowledge to work within the various applications that facilitate the different accounting processes. Provides procedural guidance to functional program managers and other staff members, within and outside of the Air Force Services Activity, on document preparation and processing in various electronic applications given a wide array of complexities. Ensure AF policy and procedures are properly followed in regard to specific AF initiatives and programs, interpret/understand the applicable AF instructions, manuals, operating instructions, and other guidance as provided. Apply the proper guidance and accounting policy to any given situation, which may not be specifically defined but requires critical thinking. Ensure proper generally accepted accounting principles are followed. Diligently pursues account discrepancies and out-of-balance conditions. Maintain communication with all parties as necessary to ensure all processes work as intended and all parties are informed regarding the status of payments or other issues and what is required from them to complete the process. Reviews current work processes/procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Reviews accounting documentation for accuracy, legibility, and timeliness. Analyzes applicable transactions for effect on assets, liabilities, and equity. Identifies problem areas or other unusual situations and provides oral and/or written corrective actions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This position assists and works in tandem with all personnel in the branch. Many of these accounting functions are interrelated. Position requires a high degree of independence while at the same time requires ability to work within a team and be able to cooperate to accomplish the end-state is critical. This ability is critical to accomplishing the mission. Position monitors and reviews the work of subordinates to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12932771

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, 05/06/2026 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: A full 4-year college degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting and 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required. Must have direct double entry accounting experience and/or direct NAF accounting experience in a lead or general ledger capacity. Must possess extensive accounting and financial analysis experience. Experience using application software and utility programs to develop efficient database update and retrieval procedures is required. Desired Work Experience: Must have a working experience of standard business software systems such as Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word. Must possess the experience to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Must be versed in accounting procedures, and/or public accounting, including, but not limited to the Air Force Services Financial Management System (AFSFMS). **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) **Federal Work Experience: The following are required information to be included for all Federal Work Experience in your resume: pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment. Failure to include this information may result in disqualification and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Position title, Pay Plan, Series, Grade Level, Agency Name, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

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 05/06/2026 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

Application Deadline: 2026-05-06