Financial Accounts Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a Financial Accounts Technician to support the Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP) within Mental Health Service. You will manage payroll, accounting, billing, and financial recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pay regulations.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for veterans in CWT and VRP, reviewing payroll actions, maintaining vendor payments, and establishing internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to interpret pay regulations and ensure compliance.
• Strong communication with veterans and VA staff.

Responsibilities

• Support VRP financial duties including payroll, billing, and fund control.
• Process payroll for veterans in CWT and VRP components in automated system.
• Review payroll actions for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain vendor payments and internal financial controls.
• Serve as timekeeper for VRP and assist with inquiries from veterans and VA personnel.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial accounting

Timekeeping

Customer service

Tools

Automated payroll system

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as the financial technician for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP) under Mental Health Service and is responsible for the accurate accounting for all control points for the program. This position requires a close working relationship with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee.

Key Responsibilities

Duties to include but not limited to: Performs financial technician duties supporting the Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP), including accounting, payroll, billing, payment processing, fund control, and financial recordkeeping activities. Processes payroll for veterans participating in the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program and other VRP components by entering, coding, verifying, and maintaining payroll information in an automated payroll system.

Reviews payroll actions for accuracy, completeness, internal consistency, and compliance with applicable pay regulations, policies, procedures, and compensation requirements, including overtime, holiday, and special pay rates. Computes and prepares out-of-system payroll payments and maintains payroll records and related reports to ensure accurate and timely submission.

Responds to veterans' written and verbal inquiries regarding payroll and payment issues and researches discrepancies to determine appropriate corrective action. Examines invoices, claims, and other requests for payment to verify accuracy, adequate supporting documentation, required certifications, regulatory compliance, contract provisions, pricing agreements, and proper authorization.

Determines the appropriate appropriation and fund control point for expenditures and ensures payments are made only when authorized and sufficient funds are available. Coordinates with vendors, receiving personnel, and other appropriate parties to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, payments, obligations, and supporting documentation.

Performs fiscal support activities involving the processing of receiving and disbursing documents, maintenance of financial data, vendor payment inquiries, and establishment of internal financial controls. Monitors available funds and assists in ensuring sufficient funding is available to support day-to-day financial transactions and VRP activities.

Establishes and maintains veterans' direct deposit accounts with designated financial institutions and ensures related information is processed accurately. Examines, verifies, classifies, and maintains financial accounts and accounting data, including determining appropriate general ledger, journal, subsidiary account, debit, and credit entries.

Reviews purchase orders, contracts, travel orders, bills of lading, and other financial documents to verify authorization, proper appropriation, account coding, and availability of funds. Records and maintains obligations against appropriated and non-appropriated funds and Fund Control Points and liquidates obligations upon notification that goods or services have been received.

Prepares vendor invoices and other fiscal documents for payment and verifies amounts against original obligation documents; researches and follows up on discrepancies with vendors and receiving offices. Maintains accounting records and supporting documentation for multiple VRP program components and performs reconciliation and corrective actions when accounting discrepancies or errors are identified.

Serves as timekeeper for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and provides backup timekeeping support for Mental Health Service. Serves as a point of contact for vendors, VA employees, patients, family members, visitors, and representatives of community, state, and federal agencies to obtain, provide, and clarify financial or program-related information.

Performs administrative and clerical support functions, including maintaining procedures manuals and memoranda, monitoring changes to applicable policies and regulations, preparing reports, and prioritizing workload to meet established deadlines. Provides courteous and timely customer service to veterans, families, visitors, and VA personnel in accordance with VHA customer service standards.

Protects sensitive financial, patient, and employee information in accordance with the Privacy Act, applicable VA/VHA policies, and information security requirements. Maintains knowledge of applicable accounting procedures, financial regulations, VA directives, policies, and automated financial systems and applies established guidelines to resolve routine and nonstandard transactions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Work schedule may change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Accounts Technician/PD102680 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45866 – $59626/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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