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Accounting Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Huntington, West Virginia 💰 $45409 – $59031/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located at the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. The position is organizationally aligned within Fiscal Service. The position serves as the primary cashier for the facility and also as the Program Coordinator for the Travel Credit Card Program.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Completes actions that post in the Medical Center's general ledger control and subsidiary accounts. Records transactions through electronic systems such as the VA's Travel Management System, US Bank, FMS, and IFCAP. Manages summary cost accounts verifying validity and accuracy of all transactions and data across at least three appropriations, 60 cost centers, and 13 budget object codes.

Initiates and completes travel arrangements and reservations for employee and non-employee travelers completing temporary duty (TDY) or invitational travel, both foreign and domestic. Ensures travel authorizations are completed and ticketed prior to traveler's starting travel date. Coordinates the issuance of Government Travel Cards and establishes employee files in the FMS payment system.

Advises employees on conditions and requirements under which allowances are payable and provides information on ways to avoid excess cost or misuse of government funds. Provides estimates to travelers utilizing approved per diem rates and mileage reimbursement rates. Initiates and completes vouchers for TDY and local travel. Works with traveler post travel to obtain receipts.

Creates voucher and finalizes reimbursement and/or payment to pay off Government travel credit card within the five-day policy deadline for completion. Ensures that all expenses are authorized and documented with receipts as required. Applies knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and VA travel policy to serve as facility subject matter expert on allowable expenses, receipt requirements, deadlines, and documentation.

Serves as the Facility's Program Coordinator for the Travel Credit Card Program. Monitors un-authorized usage of travel cards. Follows-up on delinquent balances. Issues bills of collection and initiates salary offset. Ensures limits on cards are appropriate. Maintains travel tracking Excel spreadsheet; reconciles subsidiary records; identifies out-of-balances and implements corrections. Assists managers in performing analyses and/or evaluation of travel program.

Obtains, organizes, files, and retrieves reports, correspondence, and numerical data for use in preparing status reports, training, and audits. Recommends process improvements. Provides appropriate customer service to travelers, Financial Services Center Austin, and management. Resolves and follow up on travel-related inquiries. Provides training and vendorization guidance. This position is at the full performance level.

Work Schedule: FT, 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD23261A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

jennifer.darling@va.gov · 423-979-1412

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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