This position serves as an Accounting Technician within Fiscal Service located at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH.

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, 8:00am - 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-07 LEVEL, APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this Accounting Technician position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes performing clerical, assistant or technician level work in support of a budget, accounting, payroll and/or financial management functions; understanding accounting principles, methods, procedures, and techniques; making determinations within an accounting system to validate transactions and to perform research to resolve inconsistencies; and utilizing accounting system software package applications and computer systems to perform a variety of accounting related duties. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountingAccounting OperationsPrinciples of Accounting 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 mainly sedentary; however, there is some walking, bending, lifting and carrying of light objects. 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.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]