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The Accountant provides monthly reconciliations of key BHS Fiscal processes and operational transactions (e.g. WIP reconciliations, capitalization of completed construction projects, establishment and adjustment of environmental and deferred maintenance accruals etc.). Depending on the need of the Fiscal Service the Accountant will rotate and manage monthly various accounting cycles and assist in ad hoc projects including internal audits, support/training of Accounting Technicians, and research for Fiscal Managers on areas of VHA Financial Policy.
Provides assistance, performs review, analysis and evaluation of existing and proposed
accounting practices. The purpose of these reviews and evaluations is to assure the
effectiveness and efficiency of the supported financial management functions. Responsible for
fiscal law, rules, regulations, policies, automated accounting and non-accounting systems, and
procedures pertinent to financial management or accounting matters within the department or
program area assigned. Works independently on continuing assignments or projects that
require application of VA generally accepted principles, practices, and theories of professional
accounting. Employee performs special projects and assignments for automated financial
systems, daily review of accounting outputs, and maintains oversight of the edit master files.
Works closely with systems personnel on the design of automated systems to facilitate the
processing of accounting data to assure the results attained meet all accounting requirements.
**Position is located at the Jamaica Plain MA, Campus**
Former and current Federal Employees must provide a copy of their most recent SF50
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accountant/00717A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
03/08/2018 to 03/28/2018
$67,643 - $87,940 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel between VA Boston Healthcare System Campuses may be required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
No
CAZW-10158272-18-RWS
493387700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Open to current permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employees or permanent Veterans Canteen Service employees, CTAP/ICTAP eligible, disabled veteran, VEOA eligible, former/current Federal employees eligible for reinstatement or transfer, or other non-competitive status eligible. [The applicable documents must be submitted that validate your status, i.e., SF-50, DD214, SF-15 (Veterans), Copy of Agency Notice (CTAP/ICTAP), State Disability Letter, etc.
NOTIFICATIONS:
-This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
-This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
-Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
-Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
-Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered.
-Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
-Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/28/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10158272.
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**Position is located at the Jamaica Plain MA, Campus**
Former and current Federal Employees must provide a copy of their most recent SF50