Accounting Technician

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.

Position may offer logistical support.

Who may apply:

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. 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 U.S. citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, you 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.