Job Listing: ACCOUNTANT (INTERN)
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1 vacancy - Salisbury, NCThe Technical Career Field (TCF) program selects qualified intern, apprentice and masters candidates for full-time two year positions that provide focused training in an occupation within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The individual chosen for the training position is trained, coached, mentored, and supervised by a preceptor that is selected through an annual application process. Interns who successfully complete the training will be eligible to apply for full-time position in the field or may be placed non-competitively into a permanent position. The intern will be asked to sign a Mobility Statement of Understanding, with the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Upon completion of the initial training program, applicants may be subject to accepting an assignment at any VHA facility.
The Salisbury VAMC consider it our privilege to provide health care services to veterans. Our mission is to provide high quality, patient focused, cost effective health care to veterans. Our key business drivers are quality, financial integrity, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.
Salisbury VAMC is located 30 miles from Charlotte, NC on a beautifully landscaped facility. Salisbury offer a low cost of living and year round outdoor recreational activities along with cultural activities. The community has a major medical center; public and private schools with outstanding academic and athletic programs; affordable housing; low property taxes; and a wide range of professional, social and leisure activities.
Major Duties
The incumbent will be participating in a centrally funded and organized developmental program designed to prepare him or her to assume the responsibilities of a staff accountant, systems accountant or Chief of Accountant. The incumbent is subject to gradually decreasing oversight as he or she develops the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an accountant.How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.All applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:
1. Application (OF-612- Resume will not be accepted in lieu of OF-612) Applicants may attach resume to the required application as supplemental information. Electronic OF-612 located at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf
2. KSA - Along with your application, you are encouraged to respond to the KSA's in the " How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the announcement.
3. OF 306 "Declaration of Federal Employment" (Also available for download at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf
4. To receive consideration as a veteran, you must attach a DD-214 showing the type of discharge you received. To receive consideration as a disabled veteran, you must attach a DD-214 showing the type of discharge you received, Standard Form 15, and a letter from the VA dated within the past 12 months, certifying your disability.
5. To receive consideration as a disabled person, you must summit a letter from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in the State in which you live, certifying your disability.
If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.Contact Information:
Janice Rasmussen
Phone: 704-638-9000 EXT 2880
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1601 Brenner Ave
HR/05C-JR
Salisbury, NC 28144
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Basic Requirements for the GS-510 series:
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 'accounting' means 'accounting and/or auditing' in this standard. Similarly, 'accountant' should be interpreted, generally, as 'accountant and/or auditor.')
OR
Combination of education and experience--at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a 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 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
GS-7: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, incumbent must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service OR one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
GS-9: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, incumbent must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree
Specialized experience would typically be experience in work in this field or a related field which included working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, double entry general ledger accounting or preparing financial statements.
Education: All college courses/degrees must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will be required to make occasional travel.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Temporary | City: Morganton | |
| Experience:Any | State: North Carolina | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:28655 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 36,822.00 - 58,577.00 USD per yearRelocation Expenses are not authorized
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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