Ship’s Store Accountant

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Ship’s Store Accountant to support a U.S. Navy retail program on the remote island of Diego Garcia. The role combines traditional accounting, cash handling, and inventory management in a mission‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for ship’s store sales and resale operations.
• Reconcile cash handling procedures, sales transactions, and vendor invoices.
• Prepare accounting reports in line with Navy policies and retail standards.
• Track merchandise receipts, expenditures, stock levels, shrinkage, and item movement.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reviews, audits, and compliance inspections.
• Maintain point‑of‑sale (POS) system data and assist with merchandise ordering.
• Provide administrative and financial assistance to store leadership.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, retail financial operations, or inventory management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining at hiring.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and obtain necessary facility credentials.
• Willingness to work in an austere OCONUS environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using point‑of‑sale (POS) systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a unique U.S. Navy program in a remote location.
• Exposure to multinational workforce and austere operational settings.