Staff Accountant

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. Major duties: 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: Performs daily assignments involving the review and processing of Accounting documents. Maintains, analyzes, and reconciles general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers. Monitors and ensures compliance with Financial Indicators. Performs administrative duties such as: reviews, coordinates and monitors implementation of policies. Assists in monitoring reports generated by FMS to identify and correct any out of balance conditions that may exist from a variety of sources, such as: (1) the FMS interfaces with AR, CCS, FAP, IFCAP, IPPS, and transactions generated by FSC. Uses judgement in interpreting and adapting guidelines, such as agency policies, regulations, precedents, and work directions, for application to specific cases or problems. Provides advice and assistance to technicians, analysts, and clerical personnel on transactions requiring professional accounting determinations. Resolve operating problems by influencing or motivating individuals or groups who are working toward mutual goals. Determine proper transactions and accounts, or series of transactions to effect proper accounting entries and execute corrective action when necessary for a variety of accounting problems. Performs internal audits, vulnerability risk assessments, and any other audits deemed necessary for the Fiscal Section as assigned. Performs numerous detailed accounting monthly reconciliations to ensure compliance with policy requirements and procedures. Provides analysis and technical expertise for all accounting matters Studies, analyzes, and interprets manuals and other accounting regulations and policies and uses that information to complete daily tasks. Performs various assignments such as tracking on-going operations and solving problems that arise. Reviews existing procedures and develops an appropriate method of accounting to resolve unique situations. Analyzes current procedures and systems to determine if improvement or simplification is needed. Assists budget staff in resolving out of balance issues, developing/forecasting budget needs/excess Conducts training of both new and seasoned employees to ensure efficient and qualified coverage within the section. Uses various computer programs such as Excel, Power Point, Word, TEAMS. Able to use time management skills effectively to determine importance of daily tasks to ensure timely completion. Works with various Service Chiefs and Administrative officers to determine spending and costing trends. Resolves out of balance issues with Treasury with research and communication. Works with supervisor and team to provide coverage for employees that are out of office. Provides excellent customer service to include internal and external customers. Uses effective interpersonal and communication skills in order to properly, effectively and concisely disclose the vast amount of accounting information needed by fiscal management, facility leadership, other managers throughout the facility, front line staff, vendors, veterans and VISN staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM- 4:30PM Telework-ADHOC: This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework only. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Staff Accountant/PD30163A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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 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) 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.