Supervisory Accountant (Revenue Accounting Manager)

The Office of Community Care (OCC) has established seven Consolidated Patient Account Centers (CPACs) as part of an effort to enhance Revenue Operations throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) network. CPACs are designed to regionally consolidate business functions, standardize business operations, and integrate best practices from VHA and industry to the revenue cycle Major duties: This position is responsible for establishing the necessary oversight mechanisms and providing supervisory and managerial leadership that will successfully guide the fiscal functions of the CPAC organization through the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedural Manuals, Directives and Internal Controls. Serves as a contributing and voting member of the Revenue Accounting Workgroup (RAWG) who develops national policy and procedure for CPAC program users by reviewing supportive legislation and regulation. Incumbent manages local and national process improvement to improve revenue program operating effectiveness through conducting studies and pilots for appropriate change management. Provides expert advice on the interpretation of accounting regulations and impact of new legislation or program initiatives using knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) handbook of accounting standards, Consolidated Financial Report of the U.S. Government (CFR), US Standard General Ledger and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Serves as approval authority for a multitude of items affecting payment and transfer of funds affecting Veterans, Third Party Payers and Employees in accord with policies, regulations and generally accepted accounting and financial regulations Responsible for end-to-end ownership and success of accounting, reporting and financial analysis activities. Provides managerial guidance and direction to the full range of activities involved in cash management, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) processing, daily deposits, Health Resource Center (HRC) messages, credit pre-payments, refund reviews, claims matching and first-party refunds. Exercises authority to oversee planning, direction and timely execution of three program segments, including Revenue Accounting, Cash Management and Veterans Services. Develops, assigns and provides higher level clearance of goals and objectives for the subordinate supervisors of the subordinate organizational units, i.e., Cash Management and Veterans Services. Supervises a group of accounting staff ranging from the GS-7 to GS-11 level, Cash Management GS-9 Supervisory Staff and Veteran Services GS-9 Supervisory Staff, and in some locations may supervise time and leave clerks at the GS-5 level; with overall management responsibility of approximately 100 personnel administering over 50 different operating functions. Serves as hiring manager and selecting official for all positions within the scope of management responsibility. Manages staffing needs through evaluation and trending of workflow, determining if additional resources such as overtime, temporary hires or contracted services are needed. Designs, plans, schedules and conducts studies, training programs and organizational strategies to identify opportunities to improve customer service and quality. Serves as a Lean Six Sigma Team Lead for Fiscal change management processes items under his/her purview. Facilitates the innovative application of industry and agency best practices and quality management methods. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm 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#: Supervisory Accountant (Revenue Accounting Manager)/PD69031A 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 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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. A one-year supervisory probationary period will be required if not previously completed. 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.