Accounting Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE, is seeking an Accounting Technician to support accounting operations for the Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System.

This is a developmental position laddering from GS-6 to GS-7, with duties spanning analysis, reconciliations, and processing payments. The role requires applying accounting principles, preparing reconciliations, and providing courteous fiscal support to customers.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 as described in the vacancy criteria.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 for advancement to GS-7, including accounting analysis and use of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes current accounting procedures to design improved processes for compliance.
• Reviews reports to identify correct accounting strings for obligations and payables.
• Performs account reconciliations for local requirements and reports to management.
• Performs monthly follow-up with customers to ensure invoices/obligations are monitored and paid.
• Provides courteous fiscal support and communication with customers.
• Participates in training to stay current with financial methods, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Account reconciliations

Customer service

Financial systems

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Summary

This position is located within the Fiscal Service office supporting accounting operations for the Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level - you must meet the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Accounting Technician at a developmental level. Specialized experience includes performing transactions in financial systems; performing reconciliations of accounts; and administering customer service. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. To qualify for this position at the GS-7 level - you must meet the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Accounting Technician independently. Specialized experience includes applying accounting principles - methods - procedures - and techniques to conduct analysis; reconciling accounts; and utilizing accounting system software package applications and computer systems to perform a variety of accounting duties. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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/.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder
• The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07
• At the GS-06 grade level - you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence
• You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07
• Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance - availability of higher-level work - and availability of funds
• Duties include - but are not limited to - the following: Analyzes current and/or required accounting procedures to design new or improved processes to ensure compliance with respect to regulatory requirements
• Reviews reports to identify correct accounting strings for obligations - liquidating undelivered orders - establishing payables
• Analyzes rejected documents needing corrections for proper payment or accounting records
• Completes account reconciliations for local requirements that are reported to higher levels of management
• Facilitates and performs monthly follow-up requirements with customers to ensure invoices and obligations are being monitored and paid timely
• Provides fiscal support and communication with customers in a courteous - respectful - and professional manner
• Participates in training to ensure knowledge of financial methods - practices - procedures - regulations - and other guidelines are always met while promoting personal and professional growth
• Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.