Accountant

Veterans Health Administration; Montrose (NY); Remote; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a professional accountant to perform full-range accounting duties for federal finance operations in the United States.

The role emphasizes designing and refining automated accounting systems, ensuring accuracy, and conducting reviews and examinations of financial processes in accordance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify.
• If you are using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Works with systems personnel on the design of automated accounting systems to ensure compliance with policies.
• Reviews Accounting Technician work for accuracy and prescriptive conformance; assigns projects as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts comprehensive reviews, studies and internal examinations of finance and accounting functions.

Skills

Professional accounting

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of professional accounting work requiring the application of sound accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Works closely with systems personnel on the design of automated systems to facilitate the processing of accounting data to assure the results attained meet all accounting requirements. Reviews the work of Accounting Technician to assure accuracy and conformity to policy and procedures, instructing when necessary on proper methods and assigns projects to be accomplished.

Plans, coordinates, and performs one-time/recurring comprehensive reviews, special studies and selective internal examinations of finance and accounting functions. Assignments involve verifying reports with source documents and records, reconciling accounts, investigating to determine if transactions are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. Applies a professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, practices, and automated systems.

Utilizes a large body of guidelines, regulations and statutory requirements to identify such accounting problems as: inadequate maintenance of fund control, inaccurate records and reports, and lack of documentary evidence to support the performance of regulatory reconciliations. Reviews report media, directs and/or prepares and analyzes internal and external statements and reports.

Makes day-to-day decisions regarding unusual and complex accounting transactions, and is available to consult on solution of management problems and to provide alternatives through sound application of professional knowledge of the accounting system. Analyzes and evaluates current general accounting methods and procedures in terms of adequacy and effectiveness; recommends changes, modifications and improvements in operating procedures.

Assists in designing, developing and installing accounting forms and adapting same to meet the requirements of special activities and conditions. Advises installation operating officials on the manner in which data should be submitted and aids in devising procedures for the collection of such data. Prepares operating changes when revisions are required. May be required to perform research to determine and certify the availability of funds. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD21H62A Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items such as papers and books.

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 $72737 – $114413/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.