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The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), at the VISN 6 Centralized Finance Office located in Roanoke, Virginia. Position serves as a Supervisory Accountant providing direction and oversight for a variety of accounting, payroll and auditing functions within the Centralized Finance Service (CFS) for VISN 6.
Learn more about this agency05/04/2022 to 05/11/2022
$79,363 - $103,176 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
CBTA-11455263-22-MTO
652457700
ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Provides daily assurance, advice, and training on technical, policy, procedure, and processing matters to staff located both remotely at the VISN 6 sites which are serviced by the CFS and to local CFS staff.
Responsible for ensuring established policies are followed accurately and timely for the processing of medical center operation actions which interface through or impact the CFS and technical direction of financial and accounting records/ledgers.
Ensure funds are efficiently and effectively controlled and that reports accurately reflect results of financial operations.
Responsible for developing and revising accounting and payroll system techniques and processes in normal day-today activities as well as adapting the techniques and/or processes when changes to medical center operations and policy or systems occur.
Responsible for the overall performance and supervision of the Payroll and Accounting Sections of the CFS for VISN 6 which includes accounting technicians, payroll technicians, staff accountants, and other supporting personnel.
Prepared to share this information and train individuals at both the CFS and at the facilities on the proper manner of operation.
Performs duties associated with examining financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls such as the analysis and review of records, reports, and processes to ensure accuracy and relevance of financial transactions and to provide corrective actions or recommendations to improve effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, cost-effectiveness and quality of work processes.
Reports at least monthly on the financial management of the activities reviewed and audited with plans of action and recommendations for improvement. Advises on and/or performs professional financial accounting duties.
Develops accounting procedures and resolves technical problems in executing a computerized integrated accounting system. Monitors and controls by timely recording, coding, balancing and scrutinizing for inaccurate accounts.
Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts.
Administers accounting systems designed to track, reconcile, and report on VISN operation and maintenance funding and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility.
Analyzes cost accounting reports, status of fund reports, and other financial reports for the preparation of summary statements and reports and proposes solutions and alternatives to problem areas.
Serves as an expert authority on reconciliation of integrated accounts for a variety of accounting systems.
Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit and ensures coordination of work among a variety of independent units to achieve the mission of the VISN.
Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised.
Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
Observes workers' performance, demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.
Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests and assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
Resolve difficult or complex human resource management issues or problems that have regular and recurring requirements for counseling and motivational activities.
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:45am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday
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. AD HOC MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE.
Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Accountant/PD018970
Physical Requirements: The work is mostly of a sedentary nature with some walking, stooping, or bending is required.
*This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $10,000 annually, up to $60,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. *
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
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.
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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/11/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11455263.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/652457700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.