Accounting Technician
Duties include but are not limited to:
Reviews and approves requisitions for services, supplies, real property, equipment, and adjustments for all appropriations (including GPF & CWT) for the medical center. Obligating documents are received in IFCAP, processed, and transmitted to FMS. Reviews and approves all receiving reports for transmission to FMS and CAPPS. Researches all daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, contracts, A&E orders, receiving reports and amendments and makes corrections as necessary to resubmit transaction to FMS. Review daily CAPPS listing to determine if receiving reports are needed. Audits payment documents received from vendors, employees, Beneficiary Travel, Patient Funds, and the Agent Cashier for correctness. Forwards invoices to service that require certification. Processes invoices for payment in FMS or forwards invoices to the Online Certification System or CAPPS as appropriate. Post payments to obligation documents when payment is processed. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligations and modifications on a daily basis according to accuracy, validity, and funding availability. Performs comprehensive audits, analysis, evaluations and related procedures for the purchase card system as required. Review records to determine accuracy of costing, timeliness of reconciliations, and appropriateness of purchases. Evaluates the internal controls to detect weaknesses in control procedures and recommends action. Insures proper accounting procedures are enforced to accurately record financial transactions. Prepare written reports on the results of audits, reviews, and evaluations. Performs and submits Austin Purchase Card Reviews by required deadline. Offsets US Bank convenience checks against obligation documents in a timely manner. Examines credit memos and reclaims from vendors to determine appropriateness. Valid reclaims are processed online in FMS. Valid credit memos are forwarded to Austin FSC for processing. Actively directs and performs research of current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. Develop comparative data which may reflect complex relationships between accounts and time periods. Identifies significant changes and determines related transactions and causes. Provides detailed recommendations for improvement based on the above process. Assist in training of personnel in the use of OLCS, FMS, CAPPS, and IFCAP. Reconciles and balances the Accrued Services Payable and Undelivered Orders Reports in FMS and IFCAP monthly. Conduct follow-up with service line to determine appropriate action to resolve aged item. Responsible for issuing bills of collection when necessary. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Accounting Technician/PD8696-A Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You must qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Review and approve requisitions for services, supplies, real property, equipment, and adjustments for all appropriations for the medical center. Review and approve receiving reports for transmission to FMS and CAPPS. Researches daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, and contracts, and make corrections as necessary to resubmit to FMS. Audit payment documents received from vendors, employees, Beneficiary Travel, Patient Funds, and the Agent Cashier for correctness. Post payments to obligation document when payment is processed. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligations and modifications daily. Review records to determine accuracy of costing, timeliness and reconciliations, and appropriateness of purchases. Insures proper accounting procedures are enforced to accurately record financial transactions. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountingAccounting OperationsCustomer Service 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary, but some walking, bending, and lifting is required as in a normal business environment. Work is performed in a normal office setting. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Reviews and approves requisitions for services, supplies, real property, equipment, and adjustments for all appropriations (including GPF & CWT) for the medical center. Obligating documents are received in IFCAP, processed, and transmitted to FMS. Reviews and approves all receiving reports for transmission to FMS and CAPPS. Researches all daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, contracts, A&E orders, receiving reports and amendments and makes corrections as necessary to resubmit transaction to FMS. Review daily CAPPS listing to determine if receiving reports are needed. Audits payment documents received from vendors, employees, Beneficiary Travel, Patient Funds, and the Agent Cashier for correctness. Forwards invoices to service that require certification. Processes invoices for payment in FMS or forwards invoices to the Online Certification System or CAPPS as appropriate. Post payments to obligation documents when payment is processed. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligations and modifications on a daily basis according to accuracy, validity, and funding availability. Performs comprehensive audits, analysis, evaluations and related procedures for the purchase card system as required. Review records to determine accuracy of costing, timeliness of reconciliations, and appropriateness of purchases. Evaluates the internal controls to detect weaknesses in control procedures and recommends action. Insures proper accounting procedures are enforced to accurately record financial transactions. Prepare written reports on the results of audits, reviews, and evaluations. Performs and submits Austin Purchase Card Reviews by required deadline. Offsets US Bank convenience checks against obligation documents in a timely manner. Examines credit memos and reclaims from vendors to determine appropriateness. Valid reclaims are processed online in FMS. Valid credit memos are forwarded to Austin FSC for processing. Actively directs and performs research of current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. Develop comparative data which may reflect complex relationships between accounts and time periods. Identifies significant changes and determines related transactions and causes. Provides detailed recommendations for improvement based on the above process. Assist in training of personnel in the use of OLCS, FMS, CAPPS, and IFCAP. Reconciles and balances the Accrued Services Payable and Undelivered Orders Reports in FMS and IFCAP monthly. Conduct follow-up with service line to determine appropriate action to resolve aged item. Responsible for issuing bills of collection when necessary. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Accounting Technician/PD8696-A Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You must qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Review and approve requisitions for services, supplies, real property, equipment, and adjustments for all appropriations for the medical center. Review and approve receiving reports for transmission to FMS and CAPPS. Researches daily rejects for miscellaneous orders, service orders, and contracts, and make corrections as necessary to resubmit to FMS. Audit payment documents received from vendors, employees, Beneficiary Travel, Patient Funds, and the Agent Cashier for correctness. Post payments to obligation document when payment is processed. Processes 2237 and 1358 obligations and modifications daily. Review records to determine accuracy of costing, timeliness and reconciliations, and appropriateness of purchases. Insures proper accounting procedures are enforced to accurately record financial transactions. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountingAccounting OperationsCustomer Service 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary, but some walking, bending, and lifting is required as in a normal business environment. Work is performed in a normal office setting. 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/.
- Department:
0525 Accounting Technician - Salary Range:
$46,619 to $60,600 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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