Seasonal Auditor- Accounting Full Time

The incumbent serves as the Director of Compliance and Internal Controls and has the responsibilities of managing and coordinating a dynamic and mission critical program within VHA Member Services. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision, development, implementation, integration, standardization and maintenance of national compliance, internal control, risk management and performance improvement programs.

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The purpose of this position is to provide policy, auditing, compliance and internal control, risk management, project management, audit management and performance improvement services for all VHA Member Services organizations, programs and operations with the incumbent serving as the Director, Compliance and Internal Controls. Plan and execute compliance audits, internal control reviews, risk assessments, and quality and process improvement projects.

Audit finance, accounting and management programs and operations to identify degree of compliance with laws, policies, regulations and sound principles of financial management.

Plan and lead complex audits, reviews and studies.

Ensure funds, personnel, equipment and other resources are employed effectively, securely and economically.

Prevent and detect errors and deficiencies of assets.

Monitor data for areas of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Formulate, develop and establish policies and procedures for detailed audit plans.

Apply federal laws, policies, and regulations governing compliance, internal controls, risk management and grants management.

Develop legislative proposals to improve compliance, internal controls, risk management and performance improvement in the federal government.

Provide administrative and technical guidance.

Establish guidelines and performance expectations to staff.

Resolve informal complaints and grievances.

Serve as liaison for communication and coordination between the organization and internal and external audit agencies.

Provide advice and assistance to others regarding updates or changes to compliance, risk management, internal controls and performance improvement issues.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - Tour of duty based on business needs.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position.

Definition of Virtual work: Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption already in place.

This option will be implemented in accordance with applicable VA policies, as well as current agency and Presidential guidance.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Auditor / PD040700

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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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.

however, the incumbent is required to travel frequently. Mobility is required since frequent visits to audit sites, VA offices, and off-site locations are necessary. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") Official transcripts required with application.

At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. A) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. B) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination (documentation required with application);

C) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 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 4-year course of study, and
• c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. A SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

1. Manages and provides oversight of the independent review process of financial, accounting and management operations and controls.
2. Monitors and/or reviews the effectiveness of the activities' governing regulations, management procedures and operating controls as well as assesses the degree of compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations, and VA, VHA, and MS policies.
3. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of the organization's operations in meeting established VA, VHA, and Member Services goals and objectives.
4. Develops, implements and executes the Enterprise Risk Management Program.
5. Analyzes and interprets statutory regulations and administrative policies, procedures and requirements then renders authoritative decisions and guidance.
6. Ensures compliance with laws, policies and regulations and recommends changes as required.
7. Tracks, monitors and prepares reports on external audit findings.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

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. 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/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) 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. 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.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan and Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP and CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal 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. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

This option will be implemented in accordance with applicable VA policies, as well as current agency and Presidential guidance.

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