Federal Accountant: Financial Analysis & Compliance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Accountant at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center to perform the full range of professional accounting work applying sound principles and practices.

The incumbent will review accounting data, prepare financial reports, and support program operations with accurate fiscal management in a government environment. Telework is ad-hoc; standard hours apply. Closes 09/24/2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or a related field that includes 24 semester hours in accounting
• Or combination of education and experience with professional accounting knowledge
• Time-in-grade requirements may apply for current federal employees

Responsibilities

• Reviews the work of Accounting Technicians to assure accuracy and conformity to policy and procedures.
• Prepares operating changes when revisions are required.
• Advises managers on the pertinence of accounting data to program operations.
• Plans, coordinates and performs comprehensive reviews of finance and accounting functions

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting degree

24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Accountant at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center to perform the full range of professional accounting work applying sound principles and practices.

The incumbent will review accounting data, prepare financial reports, and support program operations with accurate fiscal management in a government environment. Telework is ad-hoc; standard hours apply. Closes 09/24/2026.