Accountant

The position is of high-level Operating Accountant for Fiscal Service working under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, and as such has responsibility for the accuracy of the Fiscal accounts for the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS). The incumbent performs work for the Supervisory Accountant and the Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, i.e. Chief, Financial Resource Management Service (FRMS). Major duties: Serves as the technical advisor to the Accounting Technician, Supervisory Accountant, Supervisory Financial Management Specialist and Management. Furnishes management and other staff all required financial statements and provides technical advice to operating officials on all phases of accounting including the analysis and interpretation of pertinent data. Maintains a system of accounting records for all financial transactions of the Veterans Administration related to or arising from activities within the jurisdiction of the Healthcare System. This includes overall responsibility for the accuracy of the classification of financial entries by the Accounting Technicians in the service. On a daily basis the incumbent must analyze and record transactions in the general Ledger, and Operating Cost Ledger to provide a complete accounting, on an accrual basis, for assets, liabilities, operating, inter-office and budgeting accounts in three major accounting appropriations, i.e. medical, administrative and facility. Plan, prepare, analyze, and verify daily, weekly and monthly financial reports generated by the Austin Financial Service Center (FSC) so as to insure monthly submissions of complete and accurate financial data to Central Office. Responsible for the accurate recording of financial information into the financial systems. This employee assures that data transmitted is in compliance with accounting principles, procedures, and regulations. To accomplish this mission, this individual works closely with other accounting staff to ensure timely and exact input is made into these systems. Complete all inter-station transfers of credits and charges for materials and services and resolve any difference in inter-office accounts. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. (Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement.) Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant / PD01070A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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. 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.