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Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 06/25/19 It's the job of the Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller specialist (6F0X1) to manage accounting systems and records. This role is tasked with processing payments for dispersal, determining the amount of available funds, performing financial audits and various other financial duties. The comptroller makes sure that funds are used responsibly and managed properly and efficiently. These financial services and resources support the Air Force's war-fighting mission. Financial Management & Comptroller Duties & Responsibilities The individual filling the financial management and comptroller role engages in a wide variety of financial duties and responsibilities in any given day, such as the following: Provides customer service for military and civilian personnelInteracts and coordinates with organizations on financial mattersInterprets and supplements financial directivesPrepares, verifies, computes and processes, and audits pay transactions for military and civilian personnelProcesses, verifies, audits travel claims, estimates travel costs, determines fund availability, and performs follow-up on outstanding travel orders for travelersProcesses financial transactionsPerforms follow-up on commitments, outstanding obligations, and certified vouchers. Prepares accountability records and reportsDetermines propriety of funding and certifies fund availabilityRecords, reconciles, and verifies entries into automated systems based on accounting documentsCertifies and processes payment and collection vouchersMaintains appropriated funds, accounting records, and filesSchedules, prepares, verifies, and submits financial accounting reportsProvides customer service and accounting liaison for various installation-level organizations, vendors, and the Defense Finance and Accounting ServiceReconciles funding authorities with accounting recordsSchedules, prepares, verifies, and submits financial accounting reportsAnalyzes accounting reports and financial data to identify trends for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of Air Force activitiesDevelops and compiles factors for improved planning, programming, and budgetingPrepares budgets and financial plans, and execution reportsAnalyzes financial execution. Identifies and explains variancesProvides budget call instructions to organizationsPrepares narrative justification to support financial requirementsReviews financial data for accuracy and resolves discrepanciesReceives, reconciles, and distributes funding authoritiesExamines funding and reprogramming actions to determine financial implications. Reviews reimbursement program statusPerforms audits and reviews as required by directives. Administers the Air Force Management Control Program Financial Management & Comptroller Salary An Air Force financial management & comptroller's salary varies based on the level of experience, education, certifications, and other factors. Median Annual Salary: $59,000 ($28.37 /hour) Source: Payscale.com, 2019 Education, Training & Certification Education: For entry into this specialty, the minimum requirement is a GED with 15 college credits, a GED, or a high school diploma. Completed coursework in mathematics, accounting, business law, ethics, and computer applications is desirable. Training: The following training is mandatory as indicated: For an award of Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 6F031, completion of the basic financial management and comptroller apprentice course. For an award of AFSC 6F071, completion of the financial management and comptroller craftsman course. Experience: The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: 6F051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 6F031. Experience in financial management such as customer service, document and voucher processing, computation, systems, funds control, reporting, reconciliation, and follow-up. 6F071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 6F051. Experience in performing or supervising activities of financial management such as customer service, financial analysis document and voucher processing, computation, systems, funds control, reporting, reconciliation, and follow-up. 6F091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 6F071. Experience managing or directing financial management activities. Other: The following are mandatory for entry, award, and retention of this AFSC: No record of conviction by a civilian court for offenses involving larceny, robbery, wrongful appropriation, burglary, or fraud. Never received nonjudicial punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justices(UCMJ) or been convicted by military courts-martial for offenses involving acts of larceny, wrongful appropriation, robbery, burglary, or fraud, as delineated in UCMJ Articles121, 122, 129, and 132. Note: This job requires a Sensitive Job Code- (SJC) of "F." Strength Req: G Physical Profile: 333333 Citizenship: No Required Aptitude Score : G-57 Technical Training: Course #: JJ3ABR6F031 005 Length (Days): 63 Location: K Financial Management & Comptroller Skills & Competencies Individuals who want to excel in this position can benefit from having the following skills and competencies: Knowledge: It's helpful to have previous experience or knowledge of fiscal law, accounting and payment principles/procedures, contingency operations, financial management systems and basic computer applications, pay and travel entitlements, Air Force organization, reporting requirements, analysis techniques, financial management policies, procedures and regulations, management principles and controls, budgeting principles, visual, oral, and written presentation techniques, and Air Force missions. Communication skills: Individuals need to have good communication skills to explain policies and procedures to colleagues and other users of financial information. Math skills: The job duties include many types of numerical calculations and updating financial records. Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills are necessary and important because of the amount of detailed information involved in this job. Individuals must be able to locate data and reports quickly and efficiently. Job Outlook Once your military service is complete, you'll find that many civilian companies have a need for your accounting and financial skills and experience in records keeping, auditing, payroll, and other facets of the financial management function. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, civilian jobs in the financial management sector are projected to grow by 19% from 2016 to 2026, driven by strong economic growth. This field is experiencing faster job growth than the average of 7% growth for jobs in all occupations. Work Environment On a daily basis, the financial manager and comptroller performs, supervises, manages and directs financial management activities both at home station and deployed locations. Work Schedule This position typically has a full-time work schedule. How to Get the Job TRAININGComplete Basic Military Training and Technical Training, then complete additional requirements as outlined for the 6F0X1 role.TESTINGTake the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test and achieve an ASVAB Score of 57 or higher for the General Technical (GT) section.MEET ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMake sure that you can meet any additional requirements, such as a background investigation, secret security clearance, and physical strength requirements Comparing Similar Jobs Air Force personnel with a background as a financial manager & comptroller may consider the following post-military, civilian career paths, listed with their median annual salaries: Bookkeeping, auditing, accounting clerk: $40,240Bill & account collector: $36,020Medical records & health information technician: $40,350 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018 Featured Video