Summary
Provides clerical assistant, or technician level support from within Fiscal Service. Performs clerical, assistant, or technician level work in support of a budget, accounting, auditing, a payroll fiscal, and/or financial management function. Performs budget administration support, financial systems support, payroll, cash processing, voucher examination, or accounting technician work.
Duties
Major duties of this position will include, but are not limited to: Examines, verifies, and maintains financial accounts and accounting data and classifies accounting transactions including the verification of the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data Determines the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected, and the debit and credit entries to be made. Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents reflecting the entries to be made. Processes and transmits deposit of funds collected from debtors (MCCF, vendors, employees) using correct appropriation for deposit of funds to correct general ledgers. Processes obligations, adjustments, and payments to General Post Funds in an accurate and timely manner so that accounts can be readily reconciled at the end of the month by the Lead Technician. Maintains accounts that made up an identifiable segment of an integrated double entry accounting system. such as a group of related accounts for a number of different activities, or all types of accounts for major organizations, cost center, or projects. Understands the account relationships within the segment of the accounting system assigned and a general understanding of the relationships with other accounts in the integrated system. Monitors assigned block of FCP's to ensure that obligations do not excess available funds, notifies supervisor, and contacts FCP official as needed to resolve potential out-of-balance situations. Receives documents such as purchase orders, contracts, bills of lading, travel orders, etc., for obligation against appropriated and donated funds. Reviews documents to ensure their accuracy, that they are authorized in conformity with existing regulations, that they are charged to the proper appropriation, and that sufficient funds are available. Obligates the documents by assigning codes for the accounts. Determines whether an accrual is necessary, the proper accrual period, and the accrual amount. Obligates electronic and hardcopy documents for supplies, services, contracts, equipment, travel, etc. using correct transaction codes, cost centers and sub accounts with 2% rejects allowed. Processes receiving reports, amendments, adjustment transactions, etc., promptly and accurately and corrects and resubmits FMS rejects within one working day. Maintains the unliquidated documents sequentially within the framework of appropriation, limitation, and obligation analysis accounts. Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Telework: ADHOC - 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/PD03371A
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. **Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. 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 resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. 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. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.