Job Description

Summary

The financial requirements for the CMOP are complex in nature, requiring accountability for costs associated with providing service to multiple medical centers. This position provides professional accounting and financial management, analysis, and technical advice to Directors and CFO's for all medical centers served, and National CMOP Off ice. The position will promote sound financial decisions in the CMOP service activities, enhance the business practices; and preclude fraud, waste, and abuse.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

08/29/2024 to 09/11/2024

* Salary

$80,994 - $126,198 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Hines, IL

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-This position may be telework eligible on an ad-hoc basis (ad-hoc is performed on an occasional, one-time, or irregular basis)as determined by agency policy, the discretion of the supervisor and the needs of the service line.

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

12

* Job family (Series)

* 0510 Accounting

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Credentialing

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

CBZY-12519749-24-JW

* Control number

807092000

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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ALL US CITIZENS (THE PUBLIC) DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.

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Duties

These major duties include, but may not be limited to:

* 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.

* 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 Off ice 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.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Compressed/Flexible: Not available

Telework: This position may be telework eligible on an ad-hoc basis (ad-hoc is performed on an occasional, one-time, or irregular basis) as determined by agency policy, the discretion of the supervisor and the needs of the service line.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD05621A and PD029960

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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Requirements

Conditions 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

* 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).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2024.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): This position has an IOR which is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for entry into this occupational series, and it is something that cannot be waived.

* EDUCATION: Applicants must have an accounting degree 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. [NOTE: The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor."] OR

* COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge including 24 semester-hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; OR certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (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 described in paragraph A; 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.

In addition to applicants meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) as described above, applicants may qualify based on their specialized experience and/or education as described below:

GS-11 GRADE LEVEL:

* Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of creditable specialized experience include but are not limited to: knowledge of researching detailed accounting records; ability to reconcile all appropriated fund accounts and their individual cost center to financial statement, budgets, historical data, and local financial goals; coordinates the formulation and development of the annual budget with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) including submission and supporting justification; skills in determining whether internal controls are in place and functioning properly; and prepares and maintains supporting audit documents; OR

* Education: Applicants must have successfully completed three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree. One year of full-time graduate level education is 18 semester hours or the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; OR

* Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education.

GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:

* Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of creditable specialized experience include but are not limited to: performs appropriated funds and financial oversight for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), including professional accounting and audit reviews; responsible for the complete accounting program, including planning, adapting or reviewing all accounting systems, and analyzing and evaluating current and past performance; coordinates requests for additional funds and monitors all changes to the budget plan throughout the year; certifies and coordinates the preparation and issuance of all billing statements; and employs statistical and other sampling techniques to review subsidiary accounts and verifies reconciliation to the general ledger.

There is no educational substitution at the GS-12 grade level for this position.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level (GS-12) without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of computer reports, boxes and ledgers. May require extended periods of work at a computer (PC) terminal/station.

Work Environment: The incumbent works in an adequately lighted and ventilated off ice environment. Observes normal safety precautions.

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.

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

Education

IMPORTANT: A 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: 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:

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide 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 (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

Veterans' preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement in accordance with 5 CFR 211.102(d)(6).

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

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.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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