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Accounting Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 89 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent of this position will serve as an Accounting Technician for the VISN 7 Consolidated Accounting Office (CAO). This position will be split into two primary FMS access functions: Obligators and Payers. Incumbent will be expected to perform either function as assigned.
What You'll Do
- →The Accounting Technician performs a variety of technical accounting support functions within the Financial Management program.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Reviews, analyzes, and processes accounting transactions related to financial operations in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- →Examines accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal financial management requirements.
- →Maintains and reconciles financial records, accounts, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy of accounting data.
- →Researches and resolves discrepancies in financial transactions, account balances, and supporting documentation.
- →Processes adjustments, corrections, and reconciliations to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.
- →Utilizes automated financial management systems to input, track, and reconcile accounting data.
- →Reviews reports and financial data to identify errors, inconsistencies, or unusual transactions requiring further review.
- →Provides customer service and technical guidance to internal staff regarding financial processing procedures and documentation requirements.
- →Maintains supporting documentation for accounting actions in accordance with records management requirements.
- →Assists with financial reporting activities by compiling data and preparing reports related to assigned accounting functions.
- →Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, policies, and internal financial management controls.
- →Communicates with internal offices and external stakeholders to obtain information needed to process or reconcile financial transaction.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
- ✓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
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