Auditor

Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration in the Finance Service at the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa - Alabama. Qualifications FOR FINANCIAL AUDITORS (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with a major in accounting - auditing or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration - finance - or public administration that included or was supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting The twenty-four (24) hours may include up to six (6) hours of credit in business law ~OR~ B Combination of education and experience of at least four (4) years of experience in accounting - or an equivalent combination of accounting experience - college-level education - and training that provided professional accounting knowledge The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality This can include up to six (6) hours of business law A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor - obtained through written examination or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing - e.g. - fifteen (15) semester hours - but that does not fully satisfy the twenty four (24)-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A - provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting - auditing - or a related field - e.g. - valuation engineering or financial institution examining (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth - depth - currency - and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the four (4)-year course of study described in paragraph A and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of twenty four (24) semester hours in accounting - the applicant's education - training - and experience fully meet the specified requirements In addition to the above requirements - applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following requirements to qualify for this Auditor position: GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization Specialized experience includes: auditing and reviewing purchase card accounts - preparing reports on identified inconsistencies - noncompliance or weaknesses exercising judgment and problem-solving methodologies - adhering to instructions - policies - and guidelines to resolve commonly accounted auditing issues and deviations utilizing various computerized financial systems and/or software NOTE: This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit ~OR~ GS-9 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree Education must have provided the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of the position ~OR~ GS-9 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education in excess of one (1) year - combined with specialized experience described above may be used to meet total experience requirements ~OR~ GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization Specialized experience includes: performing audits of other management interest including data validation issues - financial integrity - system errors - etc to identify or prevent serious problems from developing and assuring quality assurance policy and audit techniques are met using cost accounting methods to manage funds - and preparing reports of summarized data including details of corrective actions needed NOTE: This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit ~OR~ GS-11 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Education must have provided the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of the position ~OR~ GS-11 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education in excess of two (2) years - combined with specialized experience described above may be used to meet total experience requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is generally sedentary and is performed at a desk or workstation with occasional lifting of light paperwork and/or boxes No unusual physical demands are present in the position Work is performed in a typical office setting 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 For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at 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-11 At the GS-9 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-11 Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance - availability of higher-level work - and availability of funds Duties will include - but may not be limited to the following: Serves as an Internal Auditor of fiscal/purchase cards programs and participates along with Budget Analysts - Assistant Chief Financial Officer - and the Chief Financial Officer in systematic internal reviews - quality assurance programs - safety inspections - control point audits - and many other program audits involving cost obligation - receivable accounting systems - and purchase card program Prepares audits and reconciles numerous financial reports including Station Activity Listing - Operating Ledger - Appropriation Ledger - Reimbursable Earnings and Collections - Status of Funds - Listing of Unconfirmed Deposits - Cost Reports - Inventory Accounts - Supply Funds - Undelivered Order Listings - Accrued Services - Advance Payments - Fiscal Year End Closing - Entries Report Listings - Purchase Card Program - General Ledger Accounts - and Monthly Obligation Reports Analyzes all unusual or irregular transactions and when such analysis discloses a transaction not covered entirely or sufficiently by existing financial procedures - devise a satisfactory method of entry Provides adequate reporting and reconciliation of individual account balances with related General Ledger and Purchase accounts Ensures that all cardholders and approving officials maintain compliance of Veterans Health Administration and contractor's policies and regulations governing the purchase card program Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr