SummaryThe Accountant is responsible for the detailed and efficient operation and control of day-to-day fiscal activities at this facility. The incumbent must be experienced in applying professional concepts and methodologies as well as knowledgeable in functional program characteristics and requirements.DutiesPlans, establishes, and maintains a commercial-type double entry accounting system covering several appropriations and programs.Develops and maintains controls as may be necessary to assure that accounting records accurately reflect the financial condition of the medical center.Responsible for maintaining appropriate daily transactions and updating records, subsidiary journals, operating ledger accounts and fund control points.Responsible for verifying, analyzing, and/or reconciling a large number of computer generated reports validating general ledger control accounts to their related subsidiary records maintained in Fiscal, Logistics, Engineering, Voluntary Services, etc.Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and submission of a variety of financial statements and reports to local management, VACO management, and other agencies or organizations.Develops and furnishes selected accounting data and/or comparative analysis as requested by management or thought useful.Responsible for training new IFCAP and FMS users both inside and outside of Fiscal Service, troubleshooting when problems occur and generating specialized reports for management.Perform other duties as assigned.Work ScheduleMonday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pmTeleworkVA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Physical RequirementsWork is mostly sedentary but requires considerable typing, walking, speaking on the phone with individuals and in group settings, and working at a computer. Some light lifting, bending and stooping may be required to maintain office files. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and from meetings and conferences away from the worksite.Position Description Title / PD#Accountant – 30308A – 30163AConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.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 ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).Probationary PeriodAn applicant will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period or 2‑year trial period during which the agency will evaluate the applicant's fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. Upon completion of the probationary period or trial period, employment will be terminated unless the applicant receives certification in writing that continued employment advances the public interest.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026.Time‑in‑Grade RequirementApplicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS‑7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑5. For a GS‑9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑7. For a GS‑11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑9.Basic RequirementsIndividual Occupational Requirements: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.")ORApplicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS‑level.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;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.Specialized ExperienceApplying professional accounting theories, concepts, practices, principles, methods, and techniques to programming, budgeting and financial systems; utilizing analytical tools and research techniques to solve accounting issues and providing recommendations for improvement; knowledge and experience maintaining fund accounts; preparing financial statements and reports; monitoring, analyzing, and reconciling a variety of accounting reports, ledgers, and data utilizing financial management and automated accounting systems; providing training on queries to standard systems and the use of individual applications; project management and delegating assignments to accounting staff; collaborating with systems personnel on designing automated systems to facilitate the processing of data; planning and coordinating accounting closeouts or reorganization events.GS‑7 QualificationsSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑5.Education: One year of graduate‑level education or superior academic achievement (Transcript required).Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify.GS‑9 QualificationsSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑7.Education: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify.GS‑11 QualificationsSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑9.Education: Three years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree.Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify.CompetenciesAccountingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTechnical CompetenceBenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent.Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Chance to Compete ActUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr