MWR Property Control Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• The MWR Property Control Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining property accounting records for all Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. This position ensures compliance with Navy property management policies, tracks assets effectively, and reconciles property records to maintain audit readiness. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Property Accounting:

• Providing property accounting services for all MWR programs while maintaining accurate records per Navy policies and procedures.
• Reconciling subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger monthly for fixed assets, minor property, expendable property, and other assets.
• Maintaining a general ledger or consolidated property record for minor and expendable property, ensuring reconciliation with subsidiary ledgers.

Asset Tagging and Tracking:

• Assigning and attaching a unique property number to each fixed asset, vehicle, furniture, fixture, equipment, minor property, and expendable asset.
• Ensuring property numbers are visible on all assets and maintaining a centralized control record of assigned property numbers.

Record Maintenance and Depreciation:

• Maintaining Property and Depreciation Records using NAVCOMPT Form 742 and Custody Records (NAVCOMPT Form 744 or 745) or computer-generated reports, as required.
• Preparing and updating records for property acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation schedules in compliance with Navy standards.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Providing monthly and annual property control reports to ensure compliance with Navy property management directives.
• Supporting audit readiness by ensuring all property records are accurate, complete, and in compliance with applicable policies.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in property control, asset management, or related accounting roles.
• Knowledge of property accounting practices, including subsidiary ledgers, general ledgers, and asset reconciliation.
• Familiarity with NAVCOMPT Form 742, NAVCOMPT Form 744/745, and other Navy property management records or systems.
• Proficiency with property tracking, tagging, and inventory in compliance with government or military standards.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills to maintain accurate accounting and property control records.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.

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).
• Experience in military or government property management and accounting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of asset depreciation schedules and audit preparation.
• Experience handling large-scale property inventories in a government, DoD, or military setting.
• Familiarity with automated property accountability systems used by the DoD or other agencies