Supervisory Accountant

Veterans Health Administration • Fayetteville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Accountant is a senior accountant at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The position provides technical assistance and guidance to Operating Accountants, including developing and TCF accountants in the professional accountant (0510) series, and directly supervises personnel assigned to agent cashier, voucher examining, and transportation functions.

The role oversees accounting operations and staff, supports leadership planning through accounting and cost reports, and implements system and process improvements directed by VISN or VA Central Office. It performs and documents financial reconciliations and audits, investigates discrepancies, maintains patient fund accounting, and prepares salary accruals and analytical reports.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on facility needs. Telework may be authorized; eligibility will be discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is subject to a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the professional accountant series through a qualifying accounting degree or a qualifying combination of accounting experience, education, and training; applicable transcripts or certification must be submitted.
• For the GS-11 grade, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in the Federal service, or qualifying graduate education, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience includes independently reviewing and analyzing accounting data and financial records; reconciling accounts; preparing and reviewing financial reports; researching and resolving accounting discrepancies; reviewing budget information and its impact on the general ledger; and assisting with training, mentoring, or technical guidance to others.
• Current Federal employees and applicable former Federal employees must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-9 for a GS-11 position.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation and completion of online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounting Technicians, Teller, and Voucher Examiner, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating performance.
• Develop performance standards and work guidelines, establish schedules, and direct daily workflow.
• Provide accounting and cost reports to support leadership planning.
• Implement system changes, process improvements, and reporting enhancements as directed by VISN or VA Central Office.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the Agent Cashier bank account and produce required accountability reports.
• Reconcile general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, fixed asset accounts, and work-in-progress.
• Conduct mandatory 90-day surprise audits of cashier operations, including cash, checks, and credit card instruments.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and anomalies and resolve improper or incorrect accounting actions.
• Develop or modify automated tools, spreadsheets, or databases to resolve accounting system conflicts, improve data flow, and ensure reconciliation accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile Patient Fund (PFOP) accounting with VPFS subsidiary records and promptly account for and report discrepancies.
• Prepare, post, and report employee salary accruals for Managerial Cost Accounting.
• Draft special analytical reports, such as trend analyses and status of assets and liabilities, for leadership and strategic operating plans.
• Document reconciliations, anomaly explanations, and corrective action plans, including implemented system or process modifications.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may offer newly appointed Federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is required and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager