The employee serves as an Accounting Technician for Atlanta VAMC Finance Department. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties encompassing classifying accounting transactions; maintaining and reconciling accounts; closing accounts and preparing reports and statements; and analyzing accounting data; and examining accounts. The position is located in Decatur, Georgia.

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-07. At the GS-05 and GS-06 grade levels, 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-07. 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 not limited to: Performs a thorough review of obligations that have been established by contracting, Logistics and Service Lines to determine accuracy of costing, appropriateness of purchase orders and purchase cards according to designated fund control point and VA Financial Policies. Reconciles monthly listing of accounts payable with the general ledger and miscellaneous obligation documents sheets. Develops comparative data to reflect complex relationships between accounts and time periods. Reviews Financial Management Service (FMS) data to ensure the obligation transmissions are successful, accurate and there was no reconciling difference between Integrated Funds Control, Accounting, and Procurement (IFCAP) and FMS. Reconciles monthly listing of accounts payable with the general ledger and miscellaneous obligation documents sheets. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligation and modifications on a daily basis to ensure accuracy, validity and funding availability. Post payments to obligation documents when payment is processed. Issues bills of collection as necessary. Examines credit memos and reclaims from vendors to determine appropriateness. Researches all daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, contracts, purchase orders, receiving reports and amendments and makes corrections. Assists in training of personnel in use of a variety of accounting and pay systems. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, applicant(s) must meet one of the following qualification requirements: GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully 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-4) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions and accounting data; and using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.-OR- GS-5 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.-OR- GS-5 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of 2 years) combined with specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 level, applicant(s) must meet the following qualification requirement: GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully 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) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions, accounting data, and maintaining various ledgers; using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs; reconciling/balancing accounts; and preparing financial and accounting data reports. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 level, applicant(s) must meet the following qualification requirement: GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully 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-6) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions, accounting data, and maintaining various ledgers; using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs; reconciling/balancing accounts; preparing financial/accounting data reports; and conducting audits, examining financial transactions, and resolving discrepancies/problems. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountingAttention to DetailDatabase Management SystemsPrinciples of Finance 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. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending and lifting of items such as papers and books. The work requires sitting in one position for long periods of time, intense concentration, and dexterity in the use of a calculator, word processor and computer. 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 Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]