Financial Accounts Technician
What you'd do
This position supports all aspects of finance to Veterans Health Administration employees within the Health Care Systems in Des Moines, IA.
Major 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
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal service. Specialized experience: Experience performing financial accounting functions ((e.g., processing payments, analyzes vouchers, invoices, claims, budget analysis, official travel, posting financial transaction information, etc.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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