Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Analyst

Summary

This position is in the Wilmington VA Medical Center's Finance Service. The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of professional accounting work requiring the application of sound accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. The accountant must be vigilant in terms of accuracy, timeliness, and reporting requirements of each of the various functions assigned.

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and control accounts and accounting transactions in a highly complex finance and accounting system.
• Maintain and input data into the Financial Management System (FMS) integrated and automated double-entry accrual-based accounting system.
• Classify and process transactions that include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data, compliance with regulations, determining the accounts and subsidiary accounts affected, and determining the entries to be made. The incumbent carefully analyzes each document/transaction to determine the propriety of payment coordinates, resolves discrepancies and/or problems, and corrects rejects promptly.
• Review transactions for timeliness and reasonableness and resolves problematic areas. Verifies that obligations are set up timely and reports all delinquent obligations to the Assistant Financial Officer, taking action to ensure that delinquencies are corrected.
• Ensure that funds are available to cover obligations to prevent anti-deficiency. This includes a review of undelivered orders, accounts payable, accounts receivable, suspense, outstanding travel, travel expense reports, and others.
• Examine accounts to verify their accuracy and the adequacy of supporting data. Researches and analyzes discrepancies or problems noted and determines the corrective entries required to adjust accounts. Also recommends actions to prevent the recurrence of similar discrepancies.
• Responsible for monitoring reported financial indicators by reviewing and taking action based on criteria to achieve a successful rating for the fiscal year. Maintains oversight of the monthly open order process for Wilmington VA, ensuring that service line responses are received, reviewed, and acted on by all parties involved.
• Process cost transfer adjustments between specified cost centers so that accurate costs are charged to the appropriate functional area. Work to clear suspense timely with Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC), payroll, etc.
• Prepare the monthly purchase card accrual and bad debt adjustment.
• Complete equipment reconciliation according to VAMC policies and procedures.
• Verify and reconcile accounts receivables.
• Maintain the facility Work in Process (WIP) listing. The incumbent must work closely with engineering and contracting to complete reconciliations, timely capitalization of completed projects, and verify proper end dates on projects.
• Assist other Financial Management Service Line employees, including other accountants, budget, payroll, and Agent Cashiers in researching discrepancies and determining the required entries to correct them.
• Assists in training users in accounting systems and electronic invoicing systems, etc. Incumbent reviews and recommends amendments and changes to training guides and station circulars.

The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level 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.

Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm

This is not a virtual position.

Accountant/PD01160A

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• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL  cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a…