Accounting Technician

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for an Accounting Technician for the Finance Service. The incumbent will be responsible for the technical work of collecting, recording, and maintenance of general ledger accounts and subsidiary records in support of accountants, auditors, and financial officers.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

* Examines, verifies, and maintains financial accounts and accounting data and classifies accounting transactions including the verification of the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data across multiple appropriations.

* Determines the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected, and the debit and credit entries to be made.

* Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other documents reflecting the entries to be made.

* Responsible for the maintenance, auditing, and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary ledger accounts, for the preparation of accurate and timely reports, and for the control of funds.

* Determines the nature of errors and make adjustments in the correct appropriation to a variety of interrelated accounts.

* Documents financial transactions to assure a proper audit trail.

* Reviews pending items and ensures that follow-up action is taken on all items pending for excessive periods of time.

* Analyzes documents for accuracy and authorization.

* Responsible for working with numerous different unrelated systems, such as Financial Management System (FMS), Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement System (IFCAP), Veterans Information Systems Technology Architecture (VISTA), Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS), Federal Records System (FRS), Accounts Receivable, Concur, LEAF, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Office and Internet Explorer.

* Determines the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected, and the debit and credit entries to be made.

* Summarizes transactions and prepares control documents or other posting documents.

* Analyzes documents for accuracy and authorization, such as the Financial Indicators Report, obligations, and payments.

* Determines proper cost centers, budget object codes (BOC), appropriations and fund control points to be entered into a computerized cost accounting system.

* Monitors and makes input to current vendor file so that vendors may be paid promptly under the FMS system.

* Compiles and verifies data, frequently developing worksheets to improve the accuracy and completeness of information.

* Prepares schedules reflecting the status of accounts and prepares monthly reconciliations and adjustments.

* Researches and resolves complex issues in a paperless system as more and more processes become automated, including, but not limited to vendor issues, missing payments, and rejects.

* Review and process receiving reports for payment, review and process 1358 invoices for payment, and verify transmission.

* Performs Fiscal Daily Review, resolve error messages and rejects, and perform various accounting utilities.

* Responsible for the maintenance, auditing, and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary ledger accounts, for the preparation of accurate and timely reports, and for the control of funds.

* Determines the nature of errors and makes adjustments in the correct appropriation to a variety of interrelated accounts.

* Maintains control of receipts and deposits and related tracking mechanisms.

* Trains and consults control point users and other customers throughout the Medical Center, providing expert advice and guidance concerning Fiscal and financial policies, procedures, and regulations.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Accounting Technician/PD13863A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized