Seize the opportunity to join the Corporate Travel & Charge Card Service (CTCCS)/Permanent Change of Station Travel Services Division (PCS) as an Accountant and contribute to the financial accounting for internal agency operating programs.
Job Title:
Accountant – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Grade:
GS-7
Contract Type:
Permanent – College Graduate Hiring Authority
Business Area:
Corporate Travel & Charge Card Service (CTCCS)/Permanent Change of Station Travel Services Division (PCS)
Type of Role:
Accountant
Working Pattern:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Number of Jobs Available:
Not specified in the job posting
Duties:
- Provide financial advice and perform accountant work for internal agency operating programs
- Advise on and perform professional financial accounting duties
- Develop accounting procedures and resolve technical problems in executing a computerized, integrated accounting system
- Monitor and control accounts through timely recording, coding, balancing, and scrutinizing for inaccuracies
- Administer accounting systems designed to track, reconcile, and report on agency operation and maintenance funding and appropriations
- Validate accounting data entered into schedules and accounts, and reconcile accounts
- Analyze cost accounting reports, the status of fund reports, and other financial reports preparing summary statements and reports
- Propose solutions and alternatives to problem areas in financial reports
- Identify and resolve complex accounting transactions causing imbalances in financial reports
- Validate current processes concerning regulatory requirements
- Perform quality assurance review of existing and proposed accounting processes
- Prepare instructions and guidance in the implementation and operations of accounting procedures/programs
Takeaways:
Open & Closing Date for Application: Open till 07/28/2023
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Obtained a qualifying baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education within the previous two years
- Degree in accounting or related field (e.g., business administration, finance, or public administration) with at least 24 semester hours in accounting
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05)
Documents Required:
Resume, Transcripts
Application URL link:
Apply Here
Resume Improvement Recommendations:
- Highlight relevant work experiences in accounting
- Include critical skills like financial analysis, reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Mention certifications related to accounting or auditing
- Tailor your resume to fit the role
- Proofread for errors
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- Clearly outline how your skills align with the role’s requirements
- Illustrate your experiences with concrete examples
- Show enthusiasm for the position and the employer
- Tailor the cover letter for each job application
- Proofread for grammatical errors and typos
Interview Enhancement Tips:
- Research about the Department of Veterans Affairs and the role
- Prepare for behavioral and technical questions
- Provide specific examples to demonstrate your skills
- Practice your answers to common interview questions
- Dress formally and arrive early
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