This position serves as an Accounting Technician within the Resource Management/Accounting Section located at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Examines and maintains accounts and accounting data; Classifies accounting transactions including verification of accuracy and completeness of accounting data; Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made; Determines errors and makes adjustments in the correct appropriation to a variety of interrelated accounts; Prepares reconciliation of the general ledger to subsidiary accounts, accruals, entries, etc. Reconciles accounting systems; Maintains control of funds obligated and funds expended; Ensures timely preparation of all reports as requested; Analyzes general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting; Reviews pending items and ensures that follow-up action is taken; Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the federal service. Specific qualifying specialized experience for this position (which should be documented on your resume) is: performing clerical, assistant or technician level work in support of a budget, accounting, payroll and/or financial management office; using accounting principles, methods, procedures, and techniques; and utilizing accounting system software package applications and computer systems to perform a variety of accounting related duties. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountingAccounting OperationsAttention to Detail IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]