Accounting Technician
Dayton, OH
Duties:The Accounting Technician position is located in Fiscal Service within the Accounting Section at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for the auditing and accounting procedures to support medical center activities and the daily financial transactions of the facility. The incumbent will independently determine the appropriate processing of all actions involving complex situations in a double entry accounting system. Technician performs complicated work in support of budget management, accounting, auditing, cash processing, personal funds of patients, employee travel, agent cashier, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Duties include but are not limited to:
(A) The incumbent examines, verifies, and maintains accurate financial accounts and accounting data. Summarizes transaction and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made. Correctly classifies, records, and reconciles transactions for accounting purposes. Maintains accounts that make up an identifiable segment of an integrated double entry accounting systems, such as a group of related accounts for a number of different activities,or all types of accounts for major organizations or projects. Incumbent understands the accounting relationships within the segment of the accounting system assigned and has general understanding of the relationships and other accounts in the integrated system. Researches, interprets, and verifies which appropriation and general ledger accounts a document and subsequent accounting transactions will affect; establishes routine for input of these transactions. Reviews pending items and ensures that timely follow-up action is taken.
(B) Incumbent performs general clerical or assistant support of a fiscal nature, such as acting as a liaison with vendors and contracting regarding the status of payments, initiating internal fiscal controls for processing of receiving and disbursing documents, or inputting and maintaining financial data into an automated financial system. Reviews all transaction entries and documents to ensure posted correctly in the financial management systems and in compliance with regulations. Verifies cost data and availability of funds for transaction processing. Incumbent reviews purchase order requests based upon appropriateness and availability of funds. Ensures procurements are processed in accordance with financial and budgetary constraints and VA Financial policies and procedures.
(C) Incumbent examines vouchers, invoices, claims, and other requests for accuracy, adequacy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification, including but not limited to obligations and payments for good and services provided to or by the Government, reimbursements of expenditures for travel and transportation, and employee and patient reimbursements. Determines if items contain sufficient documentation for processing which typically consists of an itemized invoice and proper approval. Reviews files and online systems of paid bills to verify accuracy of supplemental charges as necessary. Incumbent examines and resolves a variety of types of vouchers for supplies, equipment, and correctness of invoices and supporting documents and obtains required missing information, signatures, correction of mistakes, and approvals needed to process payment. Responsible for levels within the agency. Maintains files of various contracts, letters, receiving reports, statements, and other source documents as they are received for use in examining subsequent bills. Maintains documentation of vouchers by appropriation, type, and origination in accordance with records control schedules.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Accounting Technician/14107A
* Summary
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As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go tohttp://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
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* Qualifications & Evaluations
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To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet both Time-in grade requirements AND Specialized Experience.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants 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 GS-7 occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of various accounting and budgeting activities; verifying, inputting, and maintaining accounts and accounting data in the financial system; preparing recurring and special financial reports; performing accounting procedures and techniques to research and resolve rejects and problems timely; using regulations and guides to interpret and apply to a variety of accounting situations; serving as a financial liaison between services and vendors to resolve payment issues; analyzing and interpreting complex information.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-07 level.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
Competency 1– Knowledge of financial regulations, procedures, and policies to interpret and apply them to a variety of accounting situations for compliance and recommended actions
Competency 2- Knowledge of variety of accounting and budget functional areas and ability to work in various areas of Accounting including travel, agent cashier, accounts receivable, etc.
Competency 3- Knowledge of automated finance systems to analyze and classify transactions to determine the appropriate general ledger postings
Competency 4- Ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information to agency customers, higher graded staff, and management in a professional manner
Competency 5- Ability to analyze, audit, and reconcile data
Competency 6- Extensive knowledge of computer applications (ex: Microsoft office, travel management, etc.)
Competency 7- Skill utilizing various accounting systems to follow transactions from initiation through disposition in order to trace system discrepancies
Competency 8- Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
* Benefits & Other Info
* VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.
* How to Apply
* All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete theView Occupational Questionnaireand submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, March 07, 2016 to receive consideration.
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* More Info
* Dayton
* OH
* 2016-02-11T02:50:03.862035
* 429394400
* Permanent
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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.
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* Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):1623971
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
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* 40785
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* VATA
* Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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* KO-16-RG-1623971-BU
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All Applicantsmustsubmit the following documents in order to ensure a complete application packet:
1.Resume/CV (required)
2.Copy of SF-50(must show Grade, Step, and Salary for you to be considered - awards and incentives SF-50 will not be accepted. If you've held a higher grade than your most recent SF-50, please submit highest grade achieved)(required for current/prior Federal employees only)
3.Status Information: DD-214/Schedule A Letter/SF-15/VA Disability letter to verify veteran's preference and other documents.
Note: Failure to submit any required documents will result in ineligibility for this vacancy. You will not be contacted for more information if you fail to submit any required documents.
Please use thischecklistto ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference:When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site:Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1623971.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
* 1-Full-Time
* 0525-Accounting Technician
* Active
* https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1623971&CheckStatus=Y
* 15317-Permanent
* 2016-02-12T02:55:31.910394
* KO-16-RG-1623971-BU
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After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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* Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
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More Job Detail:Rosally Grey
Phone:(937)268-6511x2515
Email:ROSALLY.GREY@VA.GOV
Series:0525-Accounting Technician
Start Date:2/11/2016
End Date:3/7/2016
Pay Grade Low:07
Pay Grade High:07
Status:Full Time
Minimum Pay:$40785
Maximum Pay:$53021
Job Pay Type:Per Year
Job Openings:2
Job Organization:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Position:KO-16-RG-1623971-BU
Who May Apply:Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
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