Accountant

Summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an Accountant Position in Wichita Kansas.

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
• 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)

• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/28/2026.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
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 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:

1. 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);

1. 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);

• 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

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/. 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/.

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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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