This position serves as Senior Financial Administrative Specialist for the Finance Section, Support Services Division, for the Philadelphia Regional Office (RO). The incumbent administers a benefits payment program to assure that payments are made in a timely manner in accordance with laws, regulations and other instructions of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Duties

Administers a fiscal program that includes payment for general operating expenditures and payments for supplies and services furnished to beneficiaries. Conducts continuous analyses of the operations, functions and processes of the Finance Section to develop standing operating procedures, simplified processes and a program of continuous improvement of section operations. Serves as the subject matter expert on all aspects of fiscal and accounting activities. Supplies financial statements to operating program officials for informational and planning purposes. Analyzes past experiences and based on future plans of the RO, forecasts the usage of funding. Interprets reports and other financial data for program review and analysis. Forecasts effects of changes in administered programs. Reviews funding and spending data to develop cost information reflecting program trends for region­wide programs. Analyzes financial status reports for overall program status. Responsible for the formulation, presentation, and execution of funding requirements for the station. The employee helps in the management of budgetary controls so that an anti-deficiency condition does not occur. Advises the Support Services Division Chief and station management concerning the availability of funds for personnel changes, procurement of equipment, and significant expenditures for contractual services. Provides analysis and advice in the design, adaptation, or installation of automated accounting systems. Analyzes current and/or required accounting systems to design new or improved systems. Evaluates total financial management accounting systems within a broad area of assignment by studying the accounts, reports, or procedural instructions and any legislative and program background pertaining to the accounts or operating program. Ensures internal controls are in place to assure that public funds are handled in accordance with applicable laws and that all appropriations balance with US Treasury Department records monthly. Examines and tests financial records and controls to determine the degree of financial efficiency, economy and effectiveness of the program. Writes factual reports that identify noncompliance with regulations, inefficient operations, or improper practices. Develops constructive recommendations for improvements within the audit segment. Maintains a program under the Personnel and Accounting Integrated Data (PAID) System and through the Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) to ensure prompt and accurate payment of employee salaries, benefits and awards. Oversees the maintenance of all compensation, pension, and education benefit payment information records. These records contain identifying information such as Veteran's claim number, period covered by the payment, amount of the check, check number, address of the check, etc.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade: Applicants who are/were federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. To support your claim of time in grade, you must submit your most recent appointment, promotion, or within grade increase SF-50 (not an award or general adjustment SF-50). Some applicants may have to submit more than one SF-50 to demonstrate their eligibility. See the required documents section for more information. And Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as administration and oversite of fiscal programs that include the payment for general operating expenditures and payments. Additionally, candidates must show experience in two of the following areas to be considered: Administering an agency benefits payment program. Experience in the functional aspects of the finance section to include completion of financial statements, cost reports, and balance sheets. Maintaining an organization budget for staff expenditures. Providing accounting analysis and advice to senior management officials 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. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Philadelphia VBA Regional Office 5000 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144 US
• Name: Conley Poole
• Phone: (313) 596-7207
• Email: [email protected]