Accounting Technician

This position functions as an Accounting Technician located within the Finance Service at the Jefferson Barracks VA St. Louis Medical Center (VAMC), St. Louis, Missouri. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the work of other accounting technicians who are responsible for receiving, controlling, monitoring, validating, recording, analyzing and reporting on accounting transactions that affect the assets, cost, liabilities, revenue and proprietary accounts of programs serviced.

Prepares account status reports and performs monthly reconciliation of the general and subsidiary accounts to ensure balancing with computerized reports and/or manual records. Assures that transactions have been input correctly and accepted by the system. Prepares special reports and financial statements related to the financial condition of accounts. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by accountants. Assists customers with analysis of budget execution. Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse. Reviews and processes unusual or difficult accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account and methodology for processing. Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc. in order to develop and explain detailed information that is not otherwise readily available. Develops and suggests interpretations of comparative data reflecting relationships between accounts, time periods, costs of different operations, etc. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns for further analysis by accountants. Makes suggestions for action, performs other similar activities, and provides interpretations/suggestions based on a good working knowledge of accounting systems. Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of accounting transactions and records. Prepares draft memoranda or letters responding to inquiries of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural or reporting requirements. Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, 7-1530 Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD05102A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.