Accountant - TCF Trainee

Veterans Health Administration; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a trainee Accountant for the Technical Career Field (TCF) program at the Shreveport facility. The position trains in day‑to‑day fiscal activities and gradually assumes higher responsibility.

You will complete a two‑year training plan under a preceptor, with supervision, and potential promotion to GS-11 as you demonstrate proficiency and meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge is essential for the role.
• Familiarity with ledgers and financial reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs developmental assignments reviewing and processing accounting documents, assisting in maintaining and reconciling ledgers, and preparing related reports.
• Advises technicians and clerical staff on transactions requiring professional accounting determinations; liaises on funds availability and reconciliation.
• Observes practices on transaction treatment, analyzes procedures, and interprets accounting regulations with supervision.

Job description

Summary

The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The operating Accountant is responsible for the detailed and efficient operation and control of day‑to‑day fiscal activities at this facility.

Duties

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The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA‑specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements.

This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs developmental assignments involving the review and processing of accounting documents. Assists in maintaining, analyzing and reconciling general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers. Assists in preparing related reports and in initiating corrective actions.
• Provides advice and assistance to technicians, analysts and clerical personnel on transactions requiring professional accounting determinations. Maintains liaison with serviced activities, providing advice on availability of funds, reporting methods and account reconciliation's. Participates with higher grade accountants in furnishing assistance and advice to operating elements, recommending solutions to problems, and devising new or alternative procedures for accounting or related functions involving analysis of accounting operations. Studies and charts the flow of accounting documents.
• Observes and reports on prevailing practices concerning the treatment of selected transactions. Analyzes current procedures and systems to determine if improvement or simplification is needed. Studies, analyzes and interprets manuals and other accounting regulations from higher authority and discusses their application with supervisor.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#

Accountant - TCF Trainee/ PD075960

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI)

Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

Requirements

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• 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;
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/