Financial Accounts Technician

Summary

***The closing date of this announcement has been extended until Monday, July 20th*** This position supports all aspects of finance to Veterans Health Administration employees within the Health Care Systems in Des Moines, IA.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties may include but are not limited to: Records collections from deposit/collection vouchers and maintains a file of deposit tickets to reconcile with Federal Reserve Bank deposits each month. Conducts research on cancelled checks and reissues payments if necessary. Analyzes vouchers, invoices, claims, and other requests or payment for goods and services. Reviews for accuracy, adequacy of the documentation, compliance with regulations, and the justification of the action. Analyzes each voucher or invoice to determine propriety of payment to include required certifications by authorized officials, compliance with contract provisions, price agreements, and/or other directives. Conducts analysis to develop required data an information reporting purposes and drafts brief factual administrative reports. Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates. Drafts reports that detail the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended. Performs analysis of budget requests and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations. Analyzes documents from administrative and clinical departments for proper authorization and adherence to regulations, proper fund control point (FCP), cost center, budget object class (BOC), and appropriation. Reviews, edits, and consolidates annual budget estimates. Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to help ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis. Plans and carries the successive steps to complete Official Travel duties. Provides cost estimates, formulates the most convenient and economical travel arrangements, prepares itinerary, purchases airline tickets, and issues travel authorizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am until 3:30 pm, Flexible Schedule Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.