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Accountant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
The Accountant supports the Health Care System Chief Financial officer and Accounting Section Supervisor. The employee performs duties consistent with accounting principles, standards, and related requirements prescribed by the Controller General of the U.S.
What You'll Do
- →**Please be advised this occupation is may be required to undergo a classification consistency review that may result in a change in title, series, and/or grade if determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
- →A "consistency review" is the process that involves a classification review of positions performing work that is identical, or related to an OPM appeal to ensure they are classified consistently and in accordance with OPM standards.
- →If a reduction in grade occurs, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention.** Major duties include but are not limited to: Apply established principles, techniques and theories of accounting to the finance operation in a professional manner.
- →Classify, record, control, report, and analyze financial data to show the cost of carrying our responsibilities, provide a basis for financial planning, and provide data for evaluating performance.
- →Render technical advice on all phases of accounting matters including the analysis and interpretation of pertinent accounting data.
- →Provide technical advice on the form and content of financial statements for use by local management.
- →Conduct analysis of initial or irregular transactions which present accounting procedural problems.
- →Develop appropriate methods of accounting for transactions not sufficiently covered by existing procedures consistent with established guidance.
- →Conduct periodic internal and external audits and other reports.
- →Evaluate and recommend new controls or the deletion of present controls which may be ineffective.
- →Perform reviews of accounting transactions and financial audits.
- →Prepare financial reports.
- →Receive documents for obligation against appropriated funds.
- →Reconcile accounts by comparing balances with related data to assure agreement.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 5ab84944-9188-47eb-9db9-7bd23921f697
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