Accountant

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 53.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance in the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Accountant to join the Office of Finance (OF) and contribute to financial policy development, audits, and reporting across federal accounting frameworks.

The incumbent will formulate and review financial policies, coordinate external audits, analyze long-range plans, and prepare clear written products for diverse audiences, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifikationen

• A transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If you are using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
• This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Aufgaben

• Formulates, reviews, and recommends financial policies, plans and procedures for assigned accounting matters.
• Coordinates external audit responses to auditor points/questions related to the financial statement audit.
• Analyzes and evaluates current and long-range plans for the financial management operations and prepares necessary recommendations.
• Develops financial policy that complies with Federal laws and external guidance.

Jobbeschreibung

• Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Office of Management (OM), Office of Finance (OF), under the Office of Financial Policy (OFP), Office of Financial Reporting (OFR) and the Office of Financial Audit (OFA), located at the VA Central Office. The incumbent serves as an Accountant under one of the Service Directors within the Office of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

This is a non-bargaining unit position. The initial cut-off number for this job announcement is 100 applications. The first 100 applications will receive first consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (100 applications) will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Major Duties: Formulates, reviews, and recommends financial policies, plans and procedures for assigned accounting matters.

Coordinates external audit responses to auditor points/questions related to the financial statement audit. Participates in the composition of manuals and directives used for accomplishing a financial management program. Analyzes and evaluates current and long-range plans for the financial management operations and prepares necessary recommendations.

Conducts surveys and studies for the purpose of preparing analysis and recommendations on fiscal and assigned accounting problems. Ensures work products are accurate, professional, comprehensive, and in the proper format in accordance with templates and procedure guidance. Assists in the analysis and solution of difficult and complex technical fiscal procedural matters to assure integration and interface between existing systems.

Develops financial policy that complies with Federal laws and external guidance. Applies accounting knowledge to assure that accounting and reporting results fulfill the needs and requirements of regulatory agencies and Internal management. Prepares clear, organized, and responsive written products. Demonstrates ability to communicate in clear language that is understandable to the right level of audience.

Provides and maintains communication to stakeholders during assignments, ensuring management is informed of sensitive matters or problems encountered. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Ad-hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD20666A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52727 – $68549/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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