Budget and Financial Technician

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepares funding documents such as 2237's and 1358's, initiates Purchase Card obligations and determines the appropriate Fund Control Point (FCP) and coding in terms of Budgeting Object Code (BOC) and Cost Center (CC)
• Ensures all funding documents are correct and contain all pertinent information
• Participates in the development of the annual budget
• Develops comparative annual data between specified accounts over different time periods, evaluating and identifying significant changes in account balances and the actions which caused the changes
• Processes purchase order requests, service contract invoices, utility invoices and similar documents and reviews each in accordance with applicable procurement regulations and directives for specific details of information such as clarity and sufficiency of item description, definition of requirement or specifications, purchase authorization, quantity and adequate delivery or performance time
• Analyzes purchase order requests for accuracy of data, unit prices and totals, validity and budget and expenditure limitations certifying fund availability to cover all obligations before preparing the transactions
• Communicates with other services and Facilities Management shops and service units to verify contract billings against work accomplished and conduct follow-up on delayed orders
• Prepares and submits monthly estimated cost obligations for fuel, utilities, vehicle rentals, and maintenance contracts and adjusts these accounts upon receipt of actual billing
• Prepares and compiles cost and other data from several sources for the energy report, supply report, paid housing report, and various cost transfers
• Reconciles computer printout sheets for each cost-accounting category with current data, locates discrepancies, determines source or sources of error and takes necessary remedial action

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview)
Telework, Ad hoc: 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#: Budget and Financial Technician/PD202330
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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.

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)