This position is in the Wilmington Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center's Finance Service and reports to the Supervisory Accountant.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS- 07 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Maintains and controls accounts and accounting transactions in a highly complex finance and accounting system. Maintains and inputs data into the Financial Management System (FMS) integrated and automated double-entry accrual-based accounting system. Classifies and processes transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data, compliance with regulations, determining the accounts and subsidiary accounts affected, and determining the entries to be made. Analyzes each document/transaction to determine the propriety of payment coordinates, resolves discrepancies and/or problems, and corrects rejects promptly. Reviews transactions for timeliness and reasonableness and resolves problematic areas. Verifies that obligations are set up timely and reports all delinquent obligations to the Assistant Financial Officer, taking action to ensure that delinquencies are corrected. Ensures that funds are available to cover obligations to prevent anti-deficiency. Examines accounts to verify their accuracy and the adequacy of supporting data. Researches and analyzes discrepancies or problems noted and determines the corrective entries required to adjust accounts. Performs other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 4:30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (may include up to 6 credit hours in business law). Transcripts required. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in accounting, or combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Your background must also include one of the following: 1. 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (can include up to 6 hours of business law); 2. A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, (15 out of the 24 required semester hours in accounting) provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing or related field; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that your experience demonstrates breadth, depth, level of advancement normally associated with successful completion of a four year course of study in accounting or related field; and (c) your education, training, experience fully meet the specified requirements. Experience must be documented in resume and transcripts required. -AND- In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicant must meet at least one of the following minimum qualifications requirements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the position. Examples of specialized experience include: knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of accounting and financial management; applying accounting procedures related to appropriation funding allotments, obligations and disbursements; knowledge of general ledger and subsidiary accounts; using an automated general ledger and cost system; preparing accounting reports. (*To receive credit for these skills, they must be documented in your resume.) -Or- Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: 1. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. 2. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 3. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies or more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f.-Or- One year of graduate education in accounting (usually 18 semester hours unless otherwise specified by the school). Or related field such as business administration, finance or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (may include up to 6 credit hours in business law). Transcripts required. -Or- A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of this position. This 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: Analytical ThinkingFinancial ManagementProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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. The employee must be able to get around the office and to other offices; no significant physical ability or exertion is required. Work is performed in an office setting. 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 Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]