The position is of high-level Operating Accountant for Fiscal Service working under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, and as such has responsibility for the accuracy of the Fiscal accounts for the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS). The incumbent performs work for the Supervisory Accountant and the Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, i.e. Chief, Financial Resource Management Service (FRMS).
Serves as the technical advisor to the Accounting Technician, Supervisory Accountant, Supervisory Financial Management Specialist and Management. Furnishes management and other staff all required financial statements and provides technical advice to operating officials on all phases of accounting including the analysis and interpretation of pertinent data.
Maintains a system of accounting records for all financial transactions of the Veterans Administration related to or arising from activities within the jurisdiction of the Healthcare System. This includes overall responsibility for the accuracy of the classification of financial entries by the Accounting Technicians in the service.
On a daily basis the incumbent must analyze and record transactions in the general Ledger, and Operating Cost Ledger to provide a complete accounting, on an accrual basis, for assets, liabilities, operating, inter-office and budgeting accounts in three major accounting appropriations, i.e. medical, administrative and facility.
Plan, prepare, analyze, and verify daily, weekly and monthly financial reports generated by the Austin Financial Service Center (FSC) so as to insure monthly submissions of complete and accurate financial data to Central Office. Responsible for the accurate recording of financial information into the financial systems. This employee assures that data transmitted is in compliance with accounting principles, procedures, and regulations.
To accomplish this mission, this individual works closely with other accounting staff to ensure timely and exact input is made into these systems. Complete all inter-station transfers of credits and charges for materials and services and resolve any difference in inter-office accounts. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework.
(Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant / PD01070A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your basic qualifications on education. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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