Major duties listed but not limited to:
- Investigates employee compensation related errors or anomalies through analysis of Financial and Human Resources automated systems to correct issues identified through customer service requests or internal audit discovery
- Reviews and reconciles various types of pay and leave transactions involving Title V, Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, Senior Executive Service, Veterans Canteen Service, Fee Basis, and Federal Wage System (FWS) employees
- Provides analysis support to the accounting division to resolve compensation transaction issues in the accounting system of record
- Supports the CFO the section supervisor in managing the accurate and timely recording of employee time in the VATAS System. Ensures that Health Care System employee timecards are certified and approved in accordance with VA guidance
- Assists timekeepers, supervisors, and employees in implementation of new policies and regulations
- Conducts pay and leave audits when requested by employees or directed by Veterans Administration Financial Services Center (FSC) Alerts
- Gathers and compares data from multiple Human Resource and Financial Management systems including HR Smart, VATAS, MyPay, DCPS and the e-OPF employee record system
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm (Work hours may be further discussed during interview)
Telework: Ad Hoc telework occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis- for example, inclement weather or telework that occurs to complete short-term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Financial Accounts Technician
/PD23510A and PD23509A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit Status: YES, AFGE
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.