Supervisory Accountant
The duties of the position includes, but are not limited to:
Responsible for the financial record-keeping, cost distribution reporting and financial process for the Biloxi VA Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in, Mobile, Alabama; and Pensacola, Elgin Air Force Base and Panama City, Florida. Responsible for work planning, assignment reporting and follow-up. Approves/disapproves leave of all employees in the Accounting, Travel, Agent Cashier, and Voucher Examiner areas. Coordinate scheduled vacation leave so that workflow will not be disrupted. Evaluates employees and makes recommendations for selection of new employees and for various types of personnel actions or takes disciplinary action when necessary. Responsible for training programs pertaining to financial and cost matters for employees within GCVHCS Fiscal service. Oversees the accounting operations consisting of a decentralized double-entry system that requires compound entries to maintain both proprietary and budgetary accounting methods, involving assets, liabilities, operating income and expense, and net worth accounts in addition to the governmental status of budgetary resources, reimbursement, and revenue capture accounts. The incumbent institutes methods of controls over work processed the minimize errors and monitors processing and reconciliations. Incumbent performs test audits to determine validity and accuracy of accounting records and application of accounting controls, adopting the system to fit special circumstances encountered, and where appropriate, make final decisions on technical accounting matter or problems involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of accounting and the functions and responsibilities of the VA and this medical center. Advises management of efficient payment, manual requirements, and problem areas in order to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) based on procurement type. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm. Subject to change depending on the needs of the agency. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Accountant/PD520-03489-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. APPLICANTS MUST MEET BOTH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.BASIC REQUIREMENTS BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Degree:
accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor.) OR Combination of education and
Experience:
at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-12. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-12 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
Knowledge of government accounting procedures, principles of accounting, federal regulations regarding finance and accounting, financial computer systems experience, general ledger accounting, reconciliation techniques, and knowledge of worksheets, financial statements, ledger, and journals. Ability to supervise up to 14 subordinate personnel. 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 will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountingAccounting OperationsCost AccountingFinancial ManagementFinancial Systems Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is mostly sedentary nature with some walking, stooping, or bending. Work is performed in a normal office setting. The work setting is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for the financial record-keeping, cost distribution reporting and financial process for the Biloxi VA Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in, Mobile, Alabama; and Pensacola, Elgin Air Force Base and Panama City, Florida. Responsible for work planning, assignment reporting and follow-up. Approves/disapproves leave of all employees in the Accounting, Travel, Agent Cashier, and Voucher Examiner areas. Coordinate scheduled vacation leave so that workflow will not be disrupted. Evaluates employees and makes recommendations for selection of new employees and for various types of personnel actions or takes disciplinary action when necessary. Responsible for training programs pertaining to financial and cost matters for employees within GCVHCS Fiscal service. Oversees the accounting operations consisting of a decentralized double-entry system that requires compound entries to maintain both proprietary and budgetary accounting methods, involving assets, liabilities, operating income and expense, and net worth accounts in addition to the governmental status of budgetary resources, reimbursement, and revenue capture accounts. The incumbent institutes methods of controls over work processed the minimize errors and monitors processing and reconciliations. Incumbent performs test audits to determine validity and accuracy of accounting records and application of accounting controls, adopting the system to fit special circumstances encountered, and where appropriate, make final decisions on technical accounting matter or problems involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of accounting and the functions and responsibilities of the VA and this medical center. Advises management of efficient payment, manual requirements, and problem areas in order to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) based on procurement type. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm. Subject to change depending on the needs of the agency. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Accountant/PD520-03489-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. APPLICANTS MUST MEET BOTH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.BASIC REQUIREMENTS BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Degree:
accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor.) OR Combination of education and
Experience:
at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-12. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-12 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
Knowledge of government accounting procedures, principles of accounting, federal regulations regarding finance and accounting, financial computer systems experience, general ledger accounting, reconciliation techniques, and knowledge of worksheets, financial statements, ledger, and journals. Ability to supervise up to 14 subordinate personnel. 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 will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountingAccounting OperationsCost AccountingFinancial ManagementFinancial Systems Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is mostly sedentary nature with some walking, stooping, or bending. Work is performed in a normal office setting. The work setting is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. 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/.
- Department:
0510 Accounting - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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