Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Galley Accountant to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Galley Accountant is responsible for managing Navy food service accounting records, ensuring compliance with Navy regulations, and maintaining accurate records both manually and using automated systems. This role requires expertise in food service records management and familiarity with Navy accounting tools and procedures. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Records Management:

• Maintaining accurate and compliant Navy food service accounting records in both manual and automated formats.
• Utilizing the latest version of the Food Service Management (FSM) system to prepare and manage records according to Navy Food Service standards.
• Preparing and submitting reports, financial records, and returns in compliance with Navy protocols and timelines.
• Reviewing and reconciling records to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable DoD and Navy guidelines.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensuring all records conform to the latest Navy food service directives and policies.
• Supporting compliance audits by ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing financial summaries, reports, and returns as required by Navy food service operations.

Training and Coordination:

• Applying knowledge of training completed at the Navy Records and Returns School to manage and prepare food service records.
• Collaborating with other food service personnel, leadership, and auditors to ensure shared understanding of record-keeping policies and procedures.
• Supporting other personnel in understanding and adhering to proper accounting record management practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in food service records management.
• Trained on the latest version of the Food Service Management (FSM) system.
• Completion of the latest Records and Returns School training.
• Expertise in preparing food service records in both manual and automated formats.
• Familiarity with Navy accountability systems, food service directives, and Navy regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple accounting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of accounting records and compliance with Navy standards.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Advanced knowledge of DoD and Navy food service accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing financial summaries, reports, and reconciliation for Navy food service operations.
• Familiarity with Navy auditing processes and ability to facilitate audits effectively.

Other Responsibilities

Safety
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.