The Accountant is responsible for the detailed and efficient operation and control of day-to-day fiscal activities at this facility. The incumbent must be experienced in applying professional concepts and methodologies as well as knowledgeable in functional program characteristics and requirements.
The Accountant position is located in a VA Medical Center within the Midsouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9). The Accountant is organizationally aligned within the Fiscal Service. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Plans, establishes, and maintains a commercial-type double entry accounting system covering several appropriations and programs.
Develops and maintains controls as may be necessary to assure that accounting records accurately reflect the financial condition of the medical center. Responsible for maintaining appropriate daily transactions and updating records, subsidiary journals, operating ledger accounts and fund control points.
Responsible for verifying, analyzing, and/or reconciling a large number of computer generated reports validating general ledger control accounts to their related subsidiary records maintained in Fiscal, Logistics, Engineering, Voluntary Services, etc.
Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and submission of a variety of financial statements and reports to local management, VACO management, and other agencies or organizations Develops and furnishes selected accounting date and/or comparative analysis as requested by management or thought useful.
Responsible for training new IFCAP and FMS users both inside and outside of Fiscal Service, trouble shooting when problems occur and generating specialized reports for management. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 through Friday; 8:00AM- 4:30PM Telework-ADHOC: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Physical Requirements: Work is mostly sedentary but requires considerable typing. walking. speaking on the phone with individuals and in group settings, and working at a computer.
Some light lifting, bending and stooping may be required to maintain office files. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and from meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD30308A and PD30163A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
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ariana.moulds@va.gov · 713-304-3732
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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