Accounting Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Accounting Technician
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
• Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized (discussed during interview)

Description

Maintain and report financial accounting data, including accounts, ledgers, journals, registers, and other financial records. Reconcile financial statements and documents, audit payment documents, and process transactions for invoices, expense vouchers, and payroll data. Administer an invoice payment processing system, support order validation through system research, and provide backup for travel processing and timekeeping/accounts receivable duties.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve requisitions for services, supplies, real property, equipment, and appropriations adjustments (including GPF and CWT)
• Audit vendor and employee payment documents (including Beneficiary Travel, Patient Funds, and Agent Cashier materials) for correctness
• Reconcile and balance Accrued Services Payable and Undelivered Orders reports in FMS and IFCAP monthly
• Review open orders for validity and proper disposition using research in VISTA, FMS, IPPS, and/or ECMS
• Administer invoice payment processing system (IPPS): grant access, correct errors, research inquiries, and troubleshoot issues
• Serve as backup to the employee travel clerk
• Serve as accounts receivable clerk and primary/alternate timekeeper
• Issue bills of collection for financial management

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Complete application steps including an online assessment
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Background/security investigation required
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant required as of 5/7/2025)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required
• Pass a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period; continuation requires written certification that employment advances the public interest
• Meet GS time-in-grade requirements if applicable
• 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06, including accounting principles and experience with VHA/financial systems (IFCAP, FMS), audits/reviews, and reconciliation accuracy/costing/purchase appropriateness checks
• No educational substitution at this grade level

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.