Remote Federal Accountant - Financial Analysis & Compliance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking an Accountant to perform professional accounting work, applying sound accounting principles to a wide range of transactions.

This federal role offers telework eligibility and a standard full-time schedule. The selectee will conduct routine analyses of financial data, manage cost codes, and prepare reports to support current and future operations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily examination of accounting transaction listings, cost reports, financial statements, project fund balances, and work orders to ascertain data accuracy and completeness.
• Acts as liaison between local operating elements and the finance office, gathering data and deriving solutions for day-to-day finance matters.
• Researches operating finance data, interprets data, and furnishes it to various organizations for guidance in costs and obligations for current and future operations.
• Prepares and implements supplemental accounting procedures, reports, and modifications in response to regulatory guidance and work situations.
• Directs assignment of project and cost codes, accounting classification, and file maintenance; provides information for data transmission.
• Develops, prepares, and revises regulations for project and revolving fund accounting control and reporting instructions; assists in controlling obligations within appropriations and allotments.
• Applies thorough knowledge of the total accounting system to process a wide variety of transactions.
• Notes promotion potential and eligibility for advancement to full performance level.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking an Accountant to perform professional accounting work, applying sound accounting principles to a wide range of transactions.

This federal role offers telework eligibility and a standard full-time schedule. The selectee will conduct routine analyses of financial data, manage cost codes, and prepare reports to support current and future operations.