Financial Administrative Specialist

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Support Services Division (SSD) provides detailed advice to staff members and station management to help them determine courses of action on various matters, identify financial data, conduct appropriate analysis for any given situation, and document results in narrative format with comprehensive conclusions and recommendations.

The Financial Administrative Specialist works independently with internal and external customers on operational matters and on exercising program responsibility. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Establishes and maintains internal controls systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. Prepares fiscal, administrative, and other statistical reports as deemed appropriate and/or as required and serves on such other projects as directed. Examines, certifies and audits vouchers submitted for payment on behalf of the Regional Office. Independently performs reviews for accuracy and consistency of data such as audits, debts and reimbursement. Serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Financial Operations section. Evaluates accounting programs, payment functions, computerized data output, fiscal internal controls and other assigned areas and performs Systematic Analyses of Operations to assess for discrepancies and compliance with internal checks and balances, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This not a virtual position. How You'll Work: The employee will be required to work in the Buffalo VA Regional Office. Position Description/PD#: Financial Administrative Specialist (SSD) GS-7: 37540A, GS-9: 37539A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: Yes

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period , your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.