Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Summary

The incumbent serves in a Veterans Service Integrated Medical Center (VISN) 4 Medical Facility. Wilmington, Altoona, Butler, and Erie. The position will be reporting to Assistant Finance Officer, Chief Finance Officer, Associate Director, and Medical Center Director.

• Responsible for the detailed and efficient operation and control of day-to-day fiscal activities for a VISN 4 Medical Center. The incumbent must be experienced in applying professional concepts and methodologies as well as knowledgeable in functional program characteristics and requirements.
• Provide analysis and technical expertise for accounting matters to the chief, accountant, Fiscal Officer, and upper management. The incumbent is responsible for the completion of miscellaneous or special assignments.
• Provide guidance and assistance to lower graded accountants, accounting interns and technicians in the resolution of complex problems, the interpretation of written guidelines and similar technical matters.
• Initiate, lead, and/or participate in special studies or reviews of accounting operations and prepare reports, automated systems changes and/or standard operating procedures based on study results.
• Review Command and higher echelon regulations, procedures and policy guidance, audit findings, customer complaints and managerial directives dealing with day-to-day operations to identify new requirements, sources of problems, interfaces with other appropriations/accounting systems and functions susceptible to more economical, efficient and effective operation.
• Gather and analyze data from a variety of sources. Coordinate with specialists in other units of the Comptroller or affected elements of the Command and serviced activities to develop corrective approaches to problem situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Accountant/ PD02647S and PD026455

The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

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This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

This is not a virtual position.

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Must be a U.S. Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must register with Selective Service. Physical requirements are not essential and can be accommodated. Background/security investigation required. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.

• 1‑year probationary period during which fitness and alignment with public interest are evaluated.
• Performance, conduct, agency needs, organizational goals, and Federal service efficiency are considered.
• Upon completion, employment will be terminated unless certification is received.

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/12/2026.

• Degree: Accounting; or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
• OR Combination of education and experience: At least 4 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing professional accounting knowledge, plus one of the following:
  • Twenty‑four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses, including up to 6 hours of business law;
  • A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor;
  • Completion of a degree that included substantial accounting work, such as 15 semester hours, combined with demonstrated knowledge by a panel of at least two senior accountants.

• 1 year of specialized…