<p>The Teller is responsible for establishing and maintaining a complex Agent Cashier Unit assigned to Fiscal Service. Primary duties involve cashier activities composed of the broad areas of collection and disbursement of funds and proper distribution of salary checks and earnings and leave statements. In this capacity, the incumbent is designated as an authorized Agent of the Treasury Department and is personally held responsible for the Treasury's advance.</p> <p>Tellers perform a very critical role within the VA system and function independently with a broad knowledge base and receive minimal supervision.</p> <p>Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for planning, staffing, directing, and training all activities of the Unit, taking prompt action as necessary to modify and/or change existing practices with the objective of efficiency in operations and maintenance of work on a current and accurate basis in accordance with all existing laws and regulations. </li><li>Balance accounts daily to ensure that the disbursing fund and collections are properly accounted for. </li><li>Must insure against improper disclosure of the safe combination and to insure the combination is changed at least once annually and/or in accordance with manual requirements </li><li>Responsible for all Agent Cashier input to the Austin Finance Center and Treasury reports, reconciliations, and all disbursements and receipts of cash instruments. </li><li>Determines the acceptability of payment documents and cash items, aided by knowledge of Treasury Department and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. </li><li>Collections received from insurance companies are for inpatient and outpatient services provided to veterans and non-veterans that are billed under the Medical Care Cost Fund program. </li><li>Resolves technical problems not covered by precedents or established policies. </li><li>maintenance and withdrawals from a depository checking account; Citicorp Convenience Checks; Third Party-Insurance Company Collections for the MCCR Program; Pharmacy, Means Test, Inpatient, and Outpatient Co-Payments; and VISA/Master Card Credit payment systems. </li><li>Must insure against improper disclosure of the safe combination and ensure the combination is changed at least once annually and/or in accordance with manual requirements. </li><li>Analyze work requirements and determine resources, equipment, and other needs to efficiently and safely accomplish customer service assignments. </li><li>Assigns and explains work requirements to Teller and Imprest Fund staff for new or changed policies, functions, goals, and processes. </li><li>Makes cash payments to patients, employees, and cash replenishments. </li><li>Receives receipts, deposits, and accounts for collections received. </li><li>Assumes personal financial accountability for any monetary loss which results from the performance of duties. </li><li>Responsible for preventing access of unauthorized individuals to the Agent Cashier Office and maintaining and practicing appropriate security measures. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Position Description/PD#: Teller/PD19024-O</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>