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Summary This position is located in the Fiscal Service of the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA and reports to the Chief Fiscal Officer. This position is fully responsible for the installation, operation, and augmentation of the Accounting system for the Medical Center. Responsibilities Major duties include: Incumbent is fully responsible and operates a complex automated, double-entry accounting system. Responsibility includes the establishment and maintenance of the double-entry accounting system, including asset, liability, expense, income, budgetary, and capital accounts. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the accounting system and analyzing accounting data and making suggestions and recommendations to management regarding changing program policies and operations when data discloses unfavorable trends. Incumbent is responsible for the accuracy of all accounting reports and advises the Fiscal Officer of any omissions or misstatements of obligations that could result in violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act. The incumbent conducts frequent procedural reviews to assure compliance with current regulations and to promote efficient operations. Examines and applies internal controls, modifying, supplementing, or installing any other accounting procedures to adapt the system to fit special circumstances encountered. Incumbent provides current accounting information needed for cost analysis, cost comparison, and trends to determine adequacy of funding. The incumbent conducts internal reviews of the accounting section in accordance with accepted accounting standards and VA regulations. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts of numerous appropriated funds for administrative functions. Incumbent is responsible for the general post and personal funds of patients accounting system. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, directing, reviewing and evaluating of work performed by the accounting section of fiscal service. The incumbent serves as lead person within the accounting section and has responsibility for two (2) accounting technicians. Other duties as required. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant / PD012730 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/23/2026. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term