Job Summary

This position is located at the VA Fort Harrison Montana Health Care System in Financial Management Services. This position reports to the Assistant Finance Officer.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: GS-5 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions and accounting data; and using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs. OR GS-5 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successful completion of four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. OR GS-5 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of 2 years) combined with specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. OR GS-6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this Accounting Technician position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions, accounting data, and maintaining various ledgers; using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs; reconciling/balancing accounts; and preparing financial/accounting data reports. OR GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this Accounting Technician position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes working within automated accounting and financial systems, entering transactions, accounting data, and maintaining various ledgers; using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs; reconciling/balancing accounts; preparing financial/accounting data reports; and conducting audits, examining financial transactions, and resolving discrepancies/problems. Can serve as Agent Cashier or Alternate Agent Cashier. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accounting Operations Analysis and Problem Solving Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Manages and Organizes Information IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items such as papers and books. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.