Job Listing
Accountant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Accountant is to oversee the input of all financial transactions to make sure they are accurate and that there are sufficient funds available. Reviews of the financial reports are made and out-of-balances corrected. Audits of financial transactions are also done to make sure the correct data is being entered.
What You'll Do
- →The Accountant performs a range of auditing duties associated with either financial or operations audits of internal operating programs.
- →Reviews the program or organization's degree of compliance with the principles of sound financial management.
- →Assists in the maintenance of an accounting system (Financial Management System) composed of separate but integrated units; general ledger accounts, capital asset accounts, inter-office accounting, revolving supply funds, budgetary accounting, cost accounting, deposit and trust funds accounting.
- →Internal Audits - Periodically, there are additional quality assurance audits performed to review operational procedures.
- →This is done to maintain and/or improve day-to-day activities and provide management with operational functionality of vital segments of the department.
- →Accounts Receivable - Accountant reviews, processes, modifies and audits bills.
- →Corrects rejected billing documents.
- →A monthly reconciliation is performed to ensure the accuracy of receivable balances.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Accountant/0275-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 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 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 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.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: b8289ea1-d2fb-491f-9005-c6bb90c8a172
Posted via USAJobs