Bookkeeper/Accounting/Finance - Now Hiring

Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Management, Finance Service in Quantico, Virginia. The mission of the Finance Service is to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in support of VA programs, services, and benefits that directly impact veterans and their families. Responsibilities Major Duties Reviews, Verifies and Classifies Accounting Technicians Maintains General Ledger and Subsidiary Accounting Records Performs Reconciliation, Research, and Error Resolution Reporting, Customer Service, and Systems Support Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: Ad-hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD702010 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under 5 U.Chapters 23, 43, and 75 will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of finance regulations, practices, methods, procedures, and precedents, knowledgeable in accounting terminology and standard accounting codes, manuals, rules, regulations, procedures and practices, extensive knowledge of patient fund activities, Treasury guidelines and VHA policies and and Handbooks; knowledge to identify accounting issues, knowledge of various accounting system applications and content to resolve problems, and knowledge to prepare reconciliations and reviews to identify inconsistencies. 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., spiritual; community; student; 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. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at 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 for this vacancy. To be considered Well Qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess the specialized experience described in this announcement and are proficient in independently performing the major duties of the position, including reviewing and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling accounting records, researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, preparing financial reports, applying Federal accounting principles and regulations, and using automated financial management systems. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Triangle, VA. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA, 22172 Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration (HRA) at The Fair Chance Act. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: