Supervisory Accountant

The position is in the Fiscal Service of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks VA Medical Center located in Fayetteville, Arkansas serving as the Supervisory Accountant (Accounting Chief). This role provides leadership, oversight, and direction for all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and effective stewardship of federal resources.

The Chief of Accounting is responsible for the overall operations to maintain both proprietary and budgetary accounting methodologies among multiple platforms and subsidiary records to capture, journal, record, and report all activity, and its supported entities and partners of the Medical Center through the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) accounts to the US Treasury's system of record for the Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to: Exercises full supervisory control as direct supervisor and also second level of supervision through filling vacancies, reviewing and approving leave requests, division of workload, assignment of performance measures, development of standard operating procedures, organizational management, training requirements, improvement process and systems redesigns, implementation of new policy or procedural guidance, coordination with AFGE Union partners, evaluating performance, and effects minor discipline Oversees the accounting operations consisting of a decentralized double-entry system that requires compound entries to maintain both proprietary and budgetary accounting methods, involving assets, liabilities, operating income and expense, and net worth accounts in addition to the governmental status of budgetary resources, reimbursement, and revenue capturing accounts. Reviews and revisions as necessary, the methods and procedures of the Accounting Section with streamlining, improving, and simplifying the existing system. Coordinates modifications made of the automated data processing system to conform to modern versions of computers and related technology, such as, the use of computer remote terminals for teleworking, automating macro enabled excel tools and dB tools to manage voluminous amounts of financial data. Monitors the operation of the data processing systems interface for information exchange between FMS, CASCA, MCCF, IFCAP, CAPPS, eCMS, IPPS, and PAID. Institutes methods of controls over work processed to minimize errors and monitors processing and reconciliations. Responsible for systems and processing continuity between these multiple platforms to ensure the timely recording of all accruals, journals, payments, invoicing, and delivery order systems to maintain accurate balances. Provides for synchronization of all Medical Center financial, cost and allotment accounting records for each program. Performs test audits to determine validity and accuracy of accounting records and application of accounting controls, adopting the system to fit special circumstances encountered, and where appropriate, make final decisions on technical accounting matters or problems involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of accounting and the functions and responsibilities of the VA and this medical center. Responsible to review all monthly financial data regarding; General Post Funds (GPF), Personal Funds of Patients (PFOP), plant, property, and equipment (PP&E) for congruency and between the AEMS/MERS, Fixed Asset Program (FAP), and Financial Management System (FMS), Agent Accountability, all monthly abnormal balances in the standard general ledger (SGL), receivables, payables, undelivered orders, and the reconciliations related thereto. Interprets such records in verbal contacts and has responsibility for the accurate compilation, preparation and timely submission of all financial reports and statistics. Advises management of efficient document flow and payments, manual requirements, and problem areas to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act based on procurement type. Guides, reviews, and validates reviews of the financial quality assurance, responds to external and internal audits, inspections, visits, and inquiries made by the GAO, OIG, MQAS, FAO, and congressionals regarding balances, activities, processes, or findings and recommendations to data or methods regarding financial activity. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. 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#: Supervisory Accountant/PD033630 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: Sedentary work majority of time, pulling and filing documents. Approximately eight hours per day spent at computer or interfacing with co-workers. 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.