Accounting Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Shreveport, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Fiscal Service office supporting accounting operations for the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role performs accounting work involving the classification of transactions; maintenance and reconciliation of accounts; account closing and preparation of reports and statements; analysis of accounting data; and examination of accounts. It also establishes and updates Veteran banking account information in multiple systems and manages and reconciles cash bank accounts through to Treasury.

The position is not virtual. The employee must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on facility needs. Ad-hoc telework may be authorized, with eligibility discussed during the interview process. Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office setting, which may be a separate office, shared office space, or home when virtual/telework is deemed appropriate.

The position is at the GS-6 level. Qualification requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in federal service; there is no educational substitution at this grade. Employees must serve a one-year probationary period. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, and a Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in federal service, in or related to the work of an Accounting Technician.
• Specialized experience must include accounting principles, methods, procedures, and techniques; validating transactions; examining accounts to analyze and detect trends and problems; using accounting-system software applications and computer systems to resolve processed-transaction problems; and using spreadsheets.
• Applicants claiming specialized experience must clearly describe the nature of their duties and responsibilities for each position and the number of hours worked per week.
• Completion of all required application and assessment steps, including an online assessment.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successful completion of a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Compliance with the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program for Health Care Personnel.
• Service of a one-year probationary period.
• Ability to work within a commutable distance of the Shreveport, Louisiana duty location, by living there or relocating.

Responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile reports, statements, summaries, and trial balances with supporting accounting data on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly bases; initiate corrective action to reconcile records.
• Receive and review obligation documents, including purchase orders, contracts, and travel orders, for obligations against appropriated funds.
• Check documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance, including authorization, applicable appropriation, and availability of funds.
• Obligate documents, summarize information, and enter data into the appropriate automated system.
• Reconcile and review transaction accounting classifications across accounting systems; identify discrepancies and follow up to clarify and correct them.
• Verify computer input to close accounts and provide financial statements by abstracting data from source documents.
• Assign appropriate action codes, verify block totals, determine correct accounting classifications, and support manageability and processing efficiency.
• Advise the Lead Accounting Technician or higher-graded accountants of extraordinary or recurring problems.
• Analyze, code, and process accounting transactions involving various types of funds, ensuring accurate and complete information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish and update Veteran banking account information in multiple systems and manage and reconcile cash bank accounts through to Treasury.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors. Selected applicants may qualify for prior-service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed