Remote Federal Staff Accountant — Budget & Compliance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee financial operations, manage complex budgets, and ensure spending complies with federal financial laws and regulations. The role requires thorough knowledge of government accounting standards and strong attention to detail.

This position is eligible for telework and is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a posted annual pay range of $91,779 to $141,880. Applications close on 2026-11-13; federal hiring path applies.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial accounting operations.

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee financial operations, manage complex budgets, and ensure spending complies with federal financial laws and regulations. The role requires thorough knowledge of government accounting standards and strong attention to detail.

This position is eligible for telework and is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a posted annual pay range of $91,779 to $141,880. Applications close on 2026-11-13; federal hiring path applies.