This is a developmental position and the target grade is GS-07 located within Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (EKHCS) Finance Department. The developmental grade the employee plans and carries out routine work, making minor adaptions to procedures & accepted practices, & handling unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of work. At the target grade, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities in Accounting, Transportation Work, and perform duties as an Agent Cashier.

Duties

VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Accounting Analyzes documents from service line for proper authorization and adherence to regulations, proper fund control point, cost center, budget object class (BOC), and appropriation. Ensures funds are available to cover obligation to prevent anti-deficiency. Reviews undelivered orders, payables and receivables on a monthly basis following VHA Financial Policy guidelines for appropriate follow up actions. Analyzes rejected financial document to determine source of issue and prepares corrected input for accurate accounting records. Processes receiving reports for material goods in collaboration with Supply Chain Management. Coordinates and resolves discrepancies and/or problems within daily financial processing. Properly processes data through computerized systems (such as, Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting, and Procurement (IFCAP), Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS), Financial Management System (FMS). Makes payments through centralized financial system for tuition reimbursement, professional liability insurance and tort claims. Transportation Support Work Provides prospective travelers with availability of various modes of transportation and travel accommodations, all while ensuring applicable government regulations and cost savings procedures are followed. Communicates thoroughly to EK employee travelers providing clear advisement in regard to travel procedures, approvals, responsibilities, entitlements and regulations. Makes policy driven decisions when preparing travel orders, securing transportation ticketing, lodging reservations, requests, per diem allocation and claims for reimbursement. Agent Cashier Responsible for performing duties as assigned as they relate to the advance payment and accountability for funds entrusted within the role and functionality of agency Agent Cashier. *Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD09154-A and PD09155-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/03/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement (GS-07): 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. Time-In-Grade Requirement (GS-06): 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-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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 (GS-07): 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: 1) Examines/reconciles a variety of accounts using computerized reports; 2) Determine what general ledger account entries are to be made; 3) Arrange transportation for personnel/property by government and/or commercial means. and 4) Communicate effectively face to face with customers/Veterans/employees as an Agent Cashier. Specialized Experience (GS-06): 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:1) Use computerized accounting systems to enter and evaluate data; 2) Verify accuracy/completeness of data on financial documents; and 3) Read and interpret VHA financial policy, procedures, and handbooks. ** There is no educational substitution at the grades, only experience.** You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationReading ComprehensionSelf ManagementTechnology Application 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: Mostly sedentary work, minimal lifting of paper files. 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 Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Joshua White
• Phone: 843-577-5011 X201452
• Email: [email protected]