Accounting Technician

The employee serves as an Accounting Technician within Atlanta VA Medical Center Finance Department. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties encompassing classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling accounts, closing accounts and preparing reports/statements, analyzing accounting data, and examining accounts. THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-05 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-06. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Duties include, but not limited to: Performs a thorough review of obligations that have been established by contracting, Logistics and Service Lines to determine accuracy of costing, appropriateness of purchase orders and purchase cards according to designated fund control point and VA Financial Policies Reconciles monthly listing of accounts payable with the general ledger and miscellaneous obligation documents sheets Develops comparative data to reflect complex relationships between accounts and time periods Reviews Financial Management Service (FMS) data to ensure the obligation transmissions are successful, accurate and there was no reconciling difference between Integrated Funds Control, Accounting, and Procurement (IFCAP) and FMS Reconciles monthly listing of accounts payable with the general ledger and miscellaneous obligation documents sheets Processes 2237 and 1358 obligation and modifications on a daily basis to ensure accuracy, validity and funding availability Posts payments to obligation documents when payment is processed Issues bills of collection as necessary Examines credit memos and reclaims from vendors to determine appropriateness Researches all daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, contracts, purchase orders, receiving reports and amendments and makes corrections Assists in training of personnel in use of a variety of accounting and pay systems Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions and accounting data; and using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs. • OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. • OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of 2 years) combined with specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. 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/. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending and lifting of items such as papers and books. The work requires sitting in one position for long periods of time, intense concentration, and dexterity in the use of a calculator, word processor and computer. 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) • See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.