Duties- Examines, certifies and audit vouchers submitted for payment, while assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Ability to communicate either by phone or correspondence with veterans, fiduciary, other offices with inquiry results.
- Prepares fiscal, administrative, and other statistical reports as deemed appropriate and/or as required and serves on such other projects as directed.
- Responds to inquiries from Congressional Offices, Regional Counsel and Office of Inspector General.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the various benefit programs and the payment procedures and regulations applicable to each program administered by the Department.
- Independently performs reviews for accuracy and consistency of data such as audits, debts, and reimbursement.
- Ensures that recurring reports are accurately complied and completed on time.
- Provides technical advice to all Regional Office employees on complex and unusual benefit award adjustments, special payment issues, and accounts receivable actions on the applicable computer applications.
- Ability to use specific VA computer applications, in additions to Microsoft Excel, Word and other electronic database applications.
- Performs accounting reviews and payment function checks for discrepancies and advises management with proposes plans to prevent future unassociated funds situations.
- Provides administration support to management staff for personnel management, budget administration, procurement and other financial related activities.
- Serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Financial Operations section.
- Oversee the work of the Financial Specialist and insures appropriate separations of duties are in place and the financial integrity of the regional office is maintain and upheld.
- Develops procedures and coordinates activities across functional lines with other divisions, Regional Offices, service organization, and with other government departments or agencies.
- Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, assigning and reviewing the work performed within the Operations area.
- Must be well versed in all facets of the financial and general operating procedures for the Regional Office, which requires substantial technical and managerial expertise.
- Serves as a Certifying Official authorizing all financial transactions, adjustments, and Collections.
- Ability to conduct the most detailed audits and analysis.
- Skilled in completing oral and written presentations that are clear, concise and logical.
RequirementsConditions of Employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/02/2024 TIME-IN-GRADE: All applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements. - For the GS-11: You must have at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 level or higher.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience must document an exceptional level of experience performing the following duties:- Analyzing and interpreting complex financial regulations, policies and laws.
- Providing detailed technical advice to staff members and management.
- Auditing and submitting vouchers for payment.
- Providing expert advice on the concepts, principles, practices, and laws pertaining to finance operations.
- Conducting audits of VA programs and functional areas.
OR- You may substitute the following education for Specialized Experience: A PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in finance, business administration, economics, mathematics, accounting, or another field directly related to finance.
OR- A combination of specialized experience, and more than two years but less than three years of graduate education. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.).
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.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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.Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and is usually performed in an office setting. There may be some walking, standing and carrying light items such as paper or books. EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional informationVA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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 (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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