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

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: 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 related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). Specialized experience is experience performing 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. OR GRADUATE EDUCATION: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard. However, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Nine hours of graduate education in accounting or accounting-related courses can be used to qualify in lieu of specialized experience. Transcripts are required if using education to qualify. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. Experience must be detailed in your resume and transcripts are required. 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: The 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

IMPORTANT: 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. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

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]