Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician position is part of the Finance Service. The duties are performed for the G.V.(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center providing medical center accounting and/or VISN accounting support responsibilities. The position is responsible for conducting accounting and financial analysis of financial data received and compiled at the health care system, including outlying outpatient clinics, Veteran's centers, and the VISN 16 office. Duty location: Flowood, MS.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Executes projects involving interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures. Examines, verifies, and maintains financial accounts and accounting data and classifies transactions. Researches, interprets and verifies appropriation and general ledger accounts. Determines accounts affected and the debit and credit entries to be made. Prepares reconciliations of accounts, accruals, adjustments and reports. Maintains control of funds obligated and funds expended. Summarizes transactions and prepares documents reflecting the entries to be made. Documents financial transactions to assure a proper audit trail. Reviews pending items and ensures follow-up action. Establishes routines for input of transactions. Ensures timely preparation of reports for internal and external agency customers. Coordinates travel plans with a contract travel service. Uses various financial systems, software applications and web-based programs. Reviews procedures and suggest changes. Acts as liaison between contractors, external agencies and associates. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD84191A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, and bending. Position may be required to lift and move files/printouts. 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.