The position is located within a CPAC or within Revenue Operations Finance and Logistics supporting the CPAC framework, and is organizationally aligned under the Chief Financial Officer in the Fiscal Service Department. Revenue Operations is the parent organization of the CPAC framework that consists of seven regionally consolidated business entities established to enhance revenue operations throughout the VHA network.

Duties

Perform thorough review of obligations that have been established by Contracting, Logistics, and Revenue Departments to determine accuracy of costing, and appropriateness of purchases orders and purchase cards according to the designated fund control point and VA Financial Policies. Review Financial Management System (FMS) data to ensure the obligation transmission is successful, accurate, and there are no reconciling differences between IFCAP and FMS. Research all daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, contracts, receiving reports and amendments and makes corrections as necessary to resubmit transaction to FMS. Assist internal and external customers with invoice and purchase order questions. Conduct research of purchase and payment history to allow for informed communication with customers. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligations and modifications on a daily basis with accuracy, validity, and funding availability. Issue bills of collection, as necessary. Assist in training of personnel in the use of FMS and IFCAP, and other systems as assigned. Process refund vouchers for payment and enters data into agencies financial management and accounting system for payment. Perform comprehensive analysis and evaluations according to procedures for the reconciliation and balancing of all Payable and Undelivered Orders Reports in FMS and IFCAP as required. Communicate with Revenue Departments, Logistics, and Contracting to determine appropriate action to resolve any and all aged obligations. Insure proper accounting procedures are enforced to accurately record financial transactions. Participate in Accounting Section cross-training to gain knowledge of total accounting concepts and performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD00318A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/13/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Ensuring proper accounting procedures are used to accurately record financial transactions. Performing the examination, verification, and maintenance of accounts and accounting data. Performing technical audit functions, developing, or installing revised accounting procedures. Performing a thorough review of obligations that have been established to determine accuracy of costing, and appropriateness of purchases orders and purchase cards according to the designated fund control point and VA Financial Policies. Processing payments appropriately for all obligated documents. Communicating with departments to determine appropriate action to resolve any aged obligations. Evaluating invoices pending certification in electronic certification system. Planning and documenting the comprehensive analysis of financial reports and account evaluations. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer ServiceFinancial ManagementFinancial SystemsProblem SolvingReasoning (Clerical/Technical) 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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 VA NCCPAC Madison 8001 Terrace Ave Middleton, WI 53562 US
• Name: Jessica Pinckney
• Phone: 843-739-5122
• Email: [email protected]