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Summary This is a developmental position and the target grade is GS-07 located within Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (EKHCS) Finance Department. At the developmental grade the employee plans and carries out routine work, making minor adaptions to procedures & accepted practices, & handling unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of work. At the target grade the employee, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities in Accounting, Employee Travel, and perform duties as an Agent Cashier. Responsibilities VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Incumbent responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Preparing, reviewing, and processing financial documents regarding purchase orders, travel authorizations, temporary receipts, payments, and miscellaneous accounting documents. Review and necessary action in connection to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports to ensure timely and accurate completion. Ensuring accounting elements are correct on funding documents and verify compliance with VHA Financial regulations. Reviewing and processing incoming daily Finance business. Reviewing and clearing rejected documents in IFCAP and FMS per VHA prescribed deadline(s). Completion of assigned reconciliations in accordance with VHA Financial regulation. Routinely following up on undelivered purchase orders, aged payables, aged credit card orders, and aged VISTA running balance transactions to include submitting corrections and recommended actions. Correctly documenting and processing journal vouchers, public vouchers, and other transactional Finance data. Collecting and compiling accounting data in a meaningful reporting format, as needed. Properly documenting and processing Agent Cashier business such as temporary receipts for cash, check or money order, collecting payment history data, customer service in relation to billing inquiries, debit vouchers, OCTNET scanning and reporting and replenishments in accordance with VHA Financial regulations. Supporting Accountants, Chief Accountant, AFO and CFO by maintaining various support duties. Provide assistance with obligating, Beneficial Travel inquiries, Employee Travel accommodations, Agent Cashier coverage, Accounts Payable audit, and Accounts Receivable. Promotion Potential: 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. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD09154-A and PD09155-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement (GS-07): Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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. Time-In-Grade Requirement (GS-06): Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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 may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience (GS-07): You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Examines/reconciles a variety of accounts using computerized reports; 2) Determine what general ledger account entries are to be made; 3) Arrange transportation for personnel/property by government and/or commercial means. and 4) Communicate effectively face to face with customers/Veterans/employees as an Agent Cashier. Specialized Experience (GS-06): You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:1) Use computerized accounting systems to enter and evaluate data; 2) Verify accuracy/completeness of data on financial documents; and 3) Read and interpret VHA financial policy, procedures, and handbooks. * There is no educational substitution at the grades, only experience.* You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication Reading Comprehension Self Management Technology Application 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: Mostly sedentary work, minimal lifting of paper files. 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/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.