ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Mountain View inn on Hill AFB. This position provides general office and financial support to lodging management for the small category lodging operations.Performs various management support functions to include preparing general correspondence and budget submissions. Processes all purchase orders and receiving reports in internet based purchasing software. Monitors current projects to ensure delivery of items on order. Prepares lodging time records for payroll processing and assists with payroll discrepancies; tracks labor hours to ensure compliance with Air Force Guidance. Approving official for NAF Government Purchase card (NAF GPC)/Purchase Card (P-Card) Program. Reviews night audit reports and resolves out-of-balance accounts or reports. Works with Guest Service Representatives to fix posting errors. Works directly with guest or unit in collecting fees. Prepares bills. Answers Guest Folio phone inquiries and follow ups. Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts. Conducts research to assist NAF Accounting Office (AO) in balancing accounts receivable. Prepares monthly surcharge calculation. Processes daily credit card deposits. Reviews NAF-T reports. Controls petty cash fund. Designated records custodian of lodging files and ADPE. Serves as back-up administrator for the lodging automated data system. Adds, deletes or updates user codes as needed. Adds reports or batches as needed. Updates contract-lodging codes. Updates rates. Adds or changes transaction codes as needed. Coordinates room code changes though AFSVA. Able to verify back ups of the database are occurring successfully (both SQL and tape). Oversees lodging awards program as directed by management, scheduling team socials and working with section manager for appropriate activities. Responsible for monitoring lodging's hospitality training and development programs in accordance with Air Force Lodging standards. Tracks courses required to maintain or earn hospitality certifications which meets Lodging program objectives. Works with section supervisors to determine training needs. Coordinates with the Services training staff for opportunities and creates training calendars for all lodging employees. Schedules employees for training classes and communicates with appropriate managers to ensure employee attendance. Oversees small study groups or self-directed studies as needed to complete lodging courses. Coordinates with Lodging Manager and Assistant Manager to establish and maintain budgets for staff development, incentives and recognition items. Ensures completion of all hospitality training required for certification with the Educational Institute. Coordinates with the Educational Institute to obtain training dates, materials, and instruction plans. Conducts quarterly or other training record reviews and briefs results to lodging management. Assis