Cost Accounting Specialist – Financial Analysis

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, Cost Accounting Section, seeks a Staff Accountant to manage accounting, maintenance, and analyses of enterprise fund and cross-servicing activities. The role requires strong cost accounting expertise and the ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Qualified applicants will have accounting education hours and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, with proficiency in analyzing complex financial data and improving

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (can include up to 6 hours in business law).
• Combination of education and experience meeting the 24 accounting hours requirement or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, involving cost accounting and data analyses across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex cost accounting and financial analyses across multiple systems.
• Develop and evaluate cost allocation methods for multiple product lines or service areas.
• Resolve accounting or system problems and implement corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative financial analysis to management for decision-making.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls for reporting accuracy.

Skills

Data analysis

Cost accounting

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Accounting hours requirement

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, Cost Accounting Section, seeks a Staff Accountant to manage accounting, maintenance, and analyses of enterprise fund and cross-servicing activities. The role requires strong cost accounting expertise and the ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Qualified applicants will have accounting education hours and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, with proficiency in analyzing complex financial data and improving