Accountant (TCF Trainee)

A bachelor's degree or four (4) years of education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (which may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law)? (*If you answer yes to this question, transcripts are required.) -OR-

Four (4) years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. This combination must include one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses; a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g. 15 out of the 24 required semester hours in accounting provided that: you have successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing or a related field; a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that your experience demonstrates breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement normally associated with successful completion of a four year course of study in accounting or a related field; and your education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (*If you answer yes to this question, your experience must be documented in your resume and transcripts are required.)-AND-

In addition to the basic education requirement. Minimum Qualifications Requirements for GS-7:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Specialized experience include: knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of accounting and financial management; applying accounting procedures related to appropriation funding allotments, obligations and disbursements; knowledge of general ledger and subsidiary accounts; using an automated general ledger and cost system; preparing accounting reports. (*To receive credit for these skills, they must be documented in your resume.)-OR-
EDUCATION: One (1) year of graduate-level education with a major field of study directly related the position of accountant. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)-OR-
COMBINATION EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the Accountant - Technical Career Field position. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.-OR-
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED with your application package) To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following:
- Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. - Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED with your application package)


You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Accounting Operations
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Principles of Accounting

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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.

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/.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is principally sedentary.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (631) 261-4400.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.