Accountant

Quick Facts

• Role: Accountant

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

• Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized; selectee must report to a VA facility as required

• Work model: Virtual, as determined by agency policy

Description

This position performs the full range of professional accounting work, applying sound accounting principles and automated systems to ensure accurate processing of accounting data and compliance with requirements. The role includes reviewing accounting work, reconciling accounts, investigating complex transactions, and analyzing financial statements and accounting methods. You will also collaborate with systems personnel to design automated solutions and improve accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with systems personnel to design automated systems that facilitate the processing of accounting data and meet accounting requirements

• Review Accounting Technicians’ work to ensure accuracy and conformity to policy and procedures; instruct as needed and assign projects

• Plan, coordinate, and perform one-time/recurring comprehensive reviews, special studies, and selective internal examinations of finance and accounting functions

• Verify reports against source documents and records; reconcile accounts; investigate transactions to determine compliance with laws and regulations

• Apply accounting theories, principles, practices, and automated systems using guidelines, regulations, and statutory requirements

• Review and prepare/analyze internal and external financial statements and reports (e.g., statement of financial conditions, analysis of costs incurred, statement of selected support data)

• Make day-to-day decisions on unusual and complex accounting transactions; consult on solutions for management and provide alternatives using sound accounting knowledge

• Analyze and evaluate general accounting methods and procedures; recommend improvements and assist in designing and adapting accounting forms

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment

• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant as required)

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required (or approved exemption)

• Meet GS-11 qualification standards by the closing date, including time-in-grade (if applicable)

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement: accounting degree with required semester hours in accounting (or related field) OR equivalent education/experience plus one of the specified accounting course/certification/degree-coverage options

• Provide qualifying specialized experience (typically 1 year equivalent to GS-09) OR qualify via graduate education OR a combination beyond graduate level

• Submit required federal documentation when applicable (e.g., SF-50)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).