Accounting Technician

This position is located within the Fiscal Service office supporting accounting operations for the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties encompassing classifying accounting transactions; maintaining and reconciling accounts; closing accounts and preparing reports and statements; and analyzing accounting data; and examining accounts. Additionally, establishing and updating Veteran banking account information in the multiple systems, and manage/reconcile the cash bank accounts through to Treasury. Duties and Responsibilities: Balances and reconciles reports, statements, summaries and trial balances with supporting accounting data on daily/weekly/monthly/yearly basis constituting a complete reconciliation. Initiates corrective action to reconcile records. Receives and reviews a wide variety of obligation documents to include purchase orders, contracts, travel orders and similar documents for obligation against appropriated funds. Reviews documents accuracy and regulatory compliance to ensure they are authorized in accordance with regulations, charged to the applicable appropriation and that funds are available to cover obligation. Obligates documents and summarizes the information and enters data into the appropriate automated system. Reconciles and reviews all transaction accounting classifications to ensure they were input properly into the various accounting systems. Notes discrepancies and follows up to clarify and correct. Verifies input to computer to close accounts and provide financial statements by abstracting data from a variety of source documents. Assigns the appropriate action codes verifies block totals, determines the correct accounting classification, and ensures manageability and processing efficiency. Advises Lead Accounting Technician or higher graded accountants of extraordinary or recurring problems. Analyzes, codes, and processes all types of accounting transactions involving various types of funds ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information provided in accordance with regulatory requirements. Performs other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm (Work schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility). Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

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 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.