Accountant

Veterans Health Administration

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 113,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

VA Long Beach Health Care System in Long Beach, CA invites applications for an Accountant position (GS-11). The role involves preparing, analyzing, and presenting accounting data, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and reporting for VISN/VACO and medical center operations.

The selectee will work with the VA's Financial Management System (FMS) and related systems, handle complex cost and fund reports, and contribute to audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used for qualification.

Responsibilities

Research complex accounting and processing problems.
Serve as technical liaison between Medical Center and processing center.
Review accounting transactions and monthly reports for accuracy.
Prepare recurring financial reports for VISN/VACO submission.
Provide training and development for staff.

Education

Transcript requirements

Credential recognition by DoE

Tools

Financial Management System (FMS)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in VA Long Beach Health Care System, Financial Management Service in Long Beach, CA. The purpose of the position is to perform duties involved in preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting accounting data. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: Research complex accounting and processing problems Technical liaison between the Medical Center and Austin Processing Center in solving non-routine accounting problems Reviews accounting transactions and monthly reports to ensure technical accuracy or all accounting records Analyze cost accounting reports, status of funds type reports, and other financial reports for the preparation of summary statements Prepare recurring financial reports for submission to VISN/VACO Use in-depth knowledge of the VA's Financial Management System (FMS) and various other computer systems Assist with completion of annual Fiscal Quality Assurance System audits Provide periodic technical training and development for new professional and technical staff.

Provide ongoing refresher training and education for staff Periodically update desktop procedures to align with revisions to policies and procedures Provide individual and large group instruction using well developed writing skills, verbal communication techniques Assist with preparation, planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of project initiatives and studies Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Full performance is GS-11. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD14611A, PD14612A, and PD14613A

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58827 – $113185/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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