Accountant

Indian Health Service; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Division of Financial Management, Accounting Branch. You will manage operations, ensure robust internal controls, and oversee staff reporting to ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include developing accounting procedures for general ledgers and cost accounting systems, and advising management on financial management matters. A federal experience mindset is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal education as noted in the requirements.
• Copies of transcripts or a course list must be submitted with the application.
• Official transcripts required prior to receiving an offer.
• For foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency is required per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manages program operations and ensures internal controls function as designed.
• Oversees staff reporting to ensure timely, accurate submissions to officials.
• Develops procedures for general ledger, cost accounting, and automated systems.
• Advises management on accounting and financial management matters.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Internal controls

Financial management

Staff reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Division of Financial Management, Accounting Branch. Incumbent is also expected to provide professional advice on accounting issues, system problems, and appropriate recommendations to the Accounting Officer. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Manages the program operations effectively by ensuring the lnternal control systems are working as designed. Manages staff reporting functions to assure that required reports are accurate, and submitted to appropriate officials or authorities by the due dates.

Participates in the development of procedures, accounting methods, techniques, and formats to facilitate installation of general ledger accounts, cost accounting systems, and internal controls applicable to automated accounting systems. Advising management on accounting and financial management matters

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.