About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the VISN 12 Great Lakes Finance Services (GLFS), at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The incumbent serves as an Accounting Technician and as an alternate Teller (Agent Cashier).
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: broad knowledge of accounting and other financial management regulations, practices, procedures, and policies. Knowledge of the Prompt Payment Act in order to process certified invoices timely and accurately. Knowledge of a wide variety of interrelated steps, conditions, and procedures or processes required to assemble, review, and maintain complex accounting, and other financial transactions. Knowledge of automated accounting systems to reconcile errors, and datasets and/or computer systems in order to certify documents and audits. Using a personal computer and a working knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, the Internet, and various Medical Center programs. A working knowledge of all banking regulations including Treasury and accounting procedures and policies). Using computer processing procedures to properly process input and review computer output. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major DutiesMajor Duties: Examines vouchers, invoices, claims, and other requests for payment of goods and services. Coordinates and resolves discrepancies and/or problems. Examines, verifies, and maintains financial accounts and accounting data for accuracy and completeness. Reviews documents for proper authorization and adherence to regulations; verification of proper appropriation or fund, and that funds are available to cover obligation to prevent anti-deficiency. Maintains accounts of an integrated double-entry accounting system. Reviews documents to ensure their accuracy, that they are authorized in conformity with existing regulations, that they are charged to the proper appropriation, and that sufficient funds are available. Supports Accounting functions, including recurring report and transaction requirement. Serves as an Alternate Teller (Agent Cashier) to provide backup and support for Primary Teller. Determines the acceptability of payment documents and cash items, aided by knowledge of Treasury Department and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. Performs daily reconciliations and ensures that charges corresponding to Purchase Card Orders are reconciled within the mandated time frame. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Accounts Technician/PD11200A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou 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. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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.