Supervisory Accountant

Supervisory Accountant

The Supervisory Accountant will be in the Accounting Section of Fiscal Service. This section provides general ledger operations, cost accounting, financial statements and reports, and advisory services for VHA & IT appropriations. Incumbent is responsible for the entire Financial Management System (FMS). Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising responsibilities including staff training, performance evaluations/appraisals, selection of personnel, leave administration, career guidance/development and Equal Employment opportunity considerations.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation and financial integrity of numerous and varied complex accounting and operations' programs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the various accounting system general ledgers and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Directing the analyses and reviews of daily operations including those of a non-recurring or unusual nature to ensure that the transactions comply with appropriate laws and regulations affecting the receipt and/or expenditure of funds and financial reports.
• Directing the analysis and reviews of various computerized reports and documentation for discrepancies and the resolution of inconsistencies or out-of-balance conditions.
• Interprets and applies VA, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget and General Accounting Office directives applicable to specific accounting or fiscal programs and implements new or changed procedures so as to achieve an efficient work flow.
• Directs the work of staff to accomplish program improvements, enhancements or corrections to achieve improved operating procedures, increase efficiency and/or more accurate and valid financial reports.
• Ensures integrity of financial reports, Treasury reports and other Central Office and local reports and ensures they are prepared accurately and submitted timely.
• Serves as liaison with various services within the Medical Center, Central Office, Treasury and Austin DPC to provide information and accounting data.
• Develops performance plans and standards that are realistic.
• Challenging and supportive of organizational goals and objectives.
• Directs performance requirement analyses and collects data to measure quality, quantity and timeliness of work performed by the accounting technicians and operating accountant.
• Fulfills Equal Employment Opportunity responsibilities, keeps subordinates informed on all matters with EEO implications (training opportunities, vacancy announcements); gives due consideration to all employees, including those in minority groups, for recognition awards and informal types of recognition.
• Reviews work papers and adjusting entries to end-of-month personal service report.
• Directs performance audits of service fund control points and advises Fiscal management of results; advises control of point personnel and service management of improved techniques and proper procedures by coordinating the appropriate training (Finance).

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Telework: AD-HOC. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Accountant / PD097300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications:

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• 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.