Accountant

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Posted Jul 15, 2026

Remote · Virginia Full Time

$50.5K – $97.1K/yr

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Overview

This position is within the Financial Management Service Line supporting accounting activities at the Tucson VA Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. The role involves preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting accounting data.

Responsibilities

Assist with and perform reviews, analyses, and evaluations of existing and proposed accounting practices.
Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of supported financial management functions.
Apply knowledge of federal appropriations law, regulations, policies, procedures, and automated financial systems to support financial management and accounting operations.
Work independently on assignments or projects requiring application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and professional accounting theories.
Perform special projects and assignments involving automated financial systems.
Conduct daily reviews and reconciliations of accounting outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Maintain oversight of financial data processing.
Review work of other fiscal staff to ensure accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures; provide guidance and assign work as needed.
Perform special reviews and analyses to ensure integrity of the general control system and reliability of financial data in accordance with internal control standards and financial reporting requirements.
Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements related to the financial condition of assigned programs and activities.
Identify issues affecting accounting processes and systems; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Assist program managers in developing accounting data structures and participate in planning, coordination, and facilitation of meetings related to accounting closeouts or organizational changes.
Provide technical advice and assistance to budget technicians and analysts in resolving accounting and financial management issues.
Promotion potential to full performance level without further competition upon meeting all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements.

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Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 07/22/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirements

GS-07: 52 weeks at GS-05
GS-09: 52 weeks at GS-07
GS-11: 52 weeks at GS-09

An SF-50 demonstrating time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted.

Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR)

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Degree in accounting; or a related field (business administration, finance, public administration) supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law).
Combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years of accounting experience or equivalent, including:
- 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses (up to 6 hours business law), or
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification, or
- Substantial course work in accounting/auditing (e.g., 15 semester hours) plus demonstrated professional accounting knowledge as determined by a panel of higher-level accountants/auditors.

Specialized Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level

GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, such as reconciling errors, assisting with automated accounting procedures, reviewing transactions for accuracy, identifying trends, and suggesting corrective actions.
- OR 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
- OR combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including establishing local accounting procedures, providing accounting expertise to staff and management, advising program managers on regulatory requirements, and analyzing reports.
- OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.
- OR combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, such as managing reconciliations and audits, directing preparation and analysis of reconciliation reports, ensuring data validity, and recommending procedural changes.
- OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
- OR combination of specialized experience and graduate education.

Work Schedule and Location

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Preferred duty location is Tucson VA Medical Center.
Virtual duty location may be considered for highly qualified applicants.
Virtual final job offer contingent on living within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center, VA facility, or VA-leased space and approval to work at such a location.