Accountant

Accountant

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Apply established principles, techniques and theories of accounting to the finance operation in a professional manner.
• Classify, record, control, report, and analyze financial data to show the cost of carrying out responsibilities, provide a basis for financial planning, and provide data for evaluating performance.
• Render technical advice on all phases of accounting matters including the analysis and interpretation of pertinent accounting data.
• Provide technical advice on the form and content of financial statements for use by local management.
• Conduct analysis of initial or irregular transactions which present accounting procedural problems.
• Develop appropriate methods of accounting for transactions not sufficiently covered by existing procedures consistent with established guidance.
• Conduct periodic internal and external audits and other reports.
• Evaluate and recommend new controls or the deletion of present controls which may be ineffective.
• Perform reviews of accounting transactions and financial audits.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Receive documents for obligation against appropriated funds.
• Reconcile accounts by comparing balances with related data to assure agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD23478A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.