Accountant

The incumbent serves as an Accountant supporting the Health Care System Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Section Supervisor. Incumbent performs duties consistent with accounting principles, standards and related requirements prescribed by the Controller General of the U.S. Duties include allotments, cost, capital asset, deposit funds, interoffice, revolving, trust funds, and appropriation accounting.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A 50 MILE DISTANCE FROM THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: The incumbent must have a well-established knowledge of principles, theories, techniques, and methodology of accounting and the structure and policies of the VA Accounting System. The incumbent must also have the ability to apply these established principles, techniques, and theories of accounting to the finance operation in a professional manner. Accounting (50%) Classify, record, control, report, and analyze financial data to (1) show the cost of carrying our responsibilities, (2) provide a basis for financial planning, (3) provide date for evaluating performance, (4) show the status of financial condition and results of operations, (5) safeguard public funds and other resources, and (6) assure compliance with applicable laws.

In so doing, the incumbent is an important part of the agency's management control system. The incumbent renders technical advice on all phases of accounting matters including the analysis and interpretation of pertinent accounting data. Incumbent provides technical advice on the form and content of financial statements for use by local management consistent with established guidance.

Conducts analysis of initial or irregular transactions which present accounting procedural problems. The incumbent will develop appropriate methods of accounting for transactions not sufficiently covered by existing procedures consistent with established guidance. Audits (25%) Conduct (1) periodic internal reviews, (2) periodic internal and external audits and other reports, and (3) evaluations and recommendations for the establishment of new controls or the deletion of present controls which may be ineffective. Conduct routine reviews of accounting transactions (such as fee and contract payments) which requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles to ensure technical accuracy of accounting records and compliance with VA regulations.

Reconciliations (25%) Computation and processing of required end of month adjustments. Receives purchase orders, contracts, travel orders and similar documents for obligation against appropriated funds. R Extracting data from various systems to include RSD, VISTA and FMS Reconciles accounts by comparing account balances with related data to assure agreement; reviewing records and source documents to identify the sources of discrepancies; and determining the entries required to bring the account into balance.

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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD23478A and PD23480A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.