Accountant

Summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an Accountant position located in Wichita Kansas.
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

The duties of the Accountant consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in daily operations of the Medical Center's accounting system and responsible for systematic verification and appraisal of records, reports, related transaction.
• Maintain accounting records and accumulate cost data.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting reports and statements.
• Reviews and complete corrections for reconciliations.
• Perform quarterly quality assurance reviews and monitor corrective actions taken.
• Provide technical assistance to Accounting Technicians in the maintenance of the General Ledger in cost accounting functions.
• Analyze and evaluate current general accounting methods and procedures in terms of adequacy and effectiveness.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required
• 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.
• 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The Account occupational series has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) as part of the qualification standards. The IOR is a minimum qualification for all grades and the IOR itself meets the qualifications for the GS 05. The IOR basic requirements are:
A. Degree: A degree in accounting, or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Note: The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in the qualification standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.". You must provide copies of your transcript(s) for verification of education.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience:
At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. You must also possess one of the following:

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law (you must provide copies of your transcript(s) for verification of education);
• OR
• A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtain through written examination (you must submit a copy of your certification with your application package);
• OR
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (You must provide copies of your transcript(s) for verification of education).

• Examining routine accounting documents to verify the accuracy;
• Preparing detailed statements and schedules for reports;
• Examining financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications.

• Reconciling reports and financial data with financial reports on file, pointing out inconsistencies or errors;
• Reviewing accounting documents such as travel orders, requisitions, and contracts to determine whether accounts are in conformance with uniform accounting classifications;
• Developing annual and monthly budgetary schedules for specific cost categories and accounts for the organization.

• Conducting daily examinations of various accounting transaction listings, cost reports, financial statements, project fund balances, and work orders to ensure accuracy of data;
• Assist in controlling financial operations through approving obligations and/or expenditures within established limitations;
• Determine proper work methods to develop work sheets and forms necessary to complete assignments.

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.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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