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Accountant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Durham, North Carolina, within the Accounting Section of the Fiscal Service. The incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions, as well as, assisting with budget tracking and travel.
What You'll Do
- →GS-07 The duties and responsibilities of this developmental position are essentially the same as described at the FPL, except at this level the supervisor instructs on the purpose of the assignment and the scope, limitations, deadlines. and priorities.
- →The supervisor advises the incumbent on unusual situations and transactions.
- →The incumbent works independently within the framework established by the supervisor and established/practices and prescribed procedures.
- →Problems not covered by instructions or guides are referred to the supervisor.
- →Completed work is evaluated by accuracy, appropriateness, and conformance to instructions and established policy.
- →More difficult assignments not previously performed are reviewed in detail.
- →Guidelines include procedural guides that specifically cover the assignments including clear precedents, functional area handbooks or agency manuals, or written instructions.
- →The incumbent uses judgement in locating and selecting the proper procedural and technical instructions.
- →Situations not readily resolved by instructions or guidelines are referred to the supervisor for guidance.
- →GS-09 Reviews a variety of transactions for completeness and accuracy.
- →Incumbent reviews and interprets all new and updated written policies affecting local accounting operations and assists with the implementation of local changes.
- →Incumbent utilizes sound judgement when implementing local accounting related procedural changes.
- →Performs financial assistance including analyzing reports, reconciling imbalances, and answering standard accounting inquires for internal operating programs such as 1358 and Purchase Card regulations; running balance training; and cost center and budget object code guidance.
- →Programs include education, research, medical operation services, or general post (voluntary) programs in direct support of the mission or objectives of the facility.
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 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.
- ✓BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:A.
- ✓Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.
Personality Fit
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