Summary
This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). VANCHCS is the 7th largest VA Health Care System in the country serving the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21). The Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is a Level 1a complexity healthcare system and ranks among a complex system in the Veterans Affairs serving the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21).
Duties
Duties for the position may include but not limited to: Planning, establishing and maintaining a commercial-type double entry accounting system covering several appropriations, one revolving fund, general post funds, personal funds of patients, research, grants and construction appropriations, the overall budget is over $750,000,000. Maintaining appropriate daily transactions and updating records, computer-generated hard copy listing, subsidiary journals, operating ledger accounts and fund control points. Develop and maintain such controls as may be necessary to assure that accounting records accurately reflect the financial condition of VANCHCS. Overall supervision of twelve employees consisting of eight in the Accounting Section (two Staff Accountant, one Supervisory Accountant, four Accounting Technicians and one Travel Clerk), two in the office of the Agent Cashier located at on Mare Island (the Agent Cashier and AR assistance), two in the office of the Alternate Cashier located at the Mather hospital (Alternate Cashier and Travel Clerk assistance) and one Alternate Cashier at the Martinez campus. Plans work to be completed, set priorities, assigns work schedules, monitors progress and directs work flow to ensure completion, evaluates performance of the above employees, interviews new employees and initiates recommendations concerning personnel actions such as appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Gives advice or instruction to employees on technical and administrative matters, hears and resolves complaints from employees, identifies training needs and develops methods to provide the necessary training, participates in the training of new accounting employees and oversees the cross-training of employees. Ascertaining that sufficient cash is available for the disbursement of funds of such purposes as personal services, travel, supplies, services and equipment. Preparation, analysis, and submission of a variety of financial statements and reports to local management, VACO management, and other agencies or organizations which includes, Annual Report of Real Property, Annual Certification of Accounting Records, Audit of VA Consolidated Financial Statements (8AF-058), and other recurring and non-recurring reports. Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 08:00 - 04:30pm 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/PD03458O
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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) 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.