Accounting Officer

Accounting Officer

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Major Duties: - Oversees daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate transaction entry, problem analysis, financial reporting, and preparation of analytical reports. - Extracts, analyzes, and formats financial data using systems such as RSD, VISTA, FMS, and iFAMS; maintains and develops Excel and Access tools for reporting. - Performs and supervises complex financial reconciliations, including general ledger, equipment, pharmacy, patient funds, and environmental liabilities. - Supervises accounting staff, ensuring coverage, communication, coaching, training, and performance monitoring; resolves complex issues requiring independent judgment. - Manages personnel actions including hiring, interviewing, performance ratings, awards, and disciplinary actions. - Ensures workflow quality, process improvement, and integration of technology into fiscal operations. - Oversees Accounts Receivable operations for VISN 17, ensuring accurate billing, debt management, compliance, and review of FSC reports. - Provides training and guidance to accounting staff, technicians, interns, and students; coordinates AR system functions and debt collection processes. - Evaluates and refines accounting procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, accuracy, and financial integrity; recommends and implements process improvements. - Conducts studies of accounting systems, validates procedures, and advises on structure and operation of accounting programs. - Performs additional assigned duties supporting the fiscal health of the organization.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: This position is authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Officer/ PD01033-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized