Supervisory Accountant

Incumbent serves as the Supervisory Accountant at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The incumbent is a Senior Accountant providing technical assistance and guidance to Operating Accountants, both developing and TCF in the professional accountant (0510) series while directly supervising the personnel assigned to the agent cashier, voucher examining, and transportation functions.

Duties include but are not limited to: Exercise supervisory authority over Accounting Technicians, Teller, and Voucher Examiner including planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating performance. Develop performance standards, work guidelines, establish schedules, and direct daily workflow. Participate in management processes by providing accounting and cost reports for leadership planning. Implement system changes, process improvements, and reporting enhancements as directed by VISN or VA Central Office. Perform monthly reconciliations of the Agent Cashier bank account and produce required accountability reports. Conduct reconciliations of general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, fixed asset accounts, and work-in-progress Complete mandatory 90-day surprise audits of cashier operations including cash, checks, and credit card instruments. Investigate financial discrepancies and anomalies, resolving improper or incorrect accounting actions. Develop or modify automated tools, spreadsheets, or databases to resolve accounting system conflicts, improve data flow, and ensure reconciliation accuracy. Maintain and reconcile Patient Fund (PFOP) accounting with VPFS subsidiary records; promptly account for and report any discrepancies. Prepare, post, and report employee salary accruals for Managerial Cost Accounting. Draft special analytical reports (e.g., trend analyses, status of assets/liabilities) for leadership and strategic operating plans. Document reconciliations, anomaly explanations, and corrective action plans, including system/process modifications implemented. 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/PD033400 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.