The primary purpose of the Accountant is to oversee the input of all financial transactions to make sure they are accurate and that there are sufficient funds available. Reviews of the financial reports are made and out-of-balances corrected. Audits of financial transactions are also done to make sure the correct data is being entered.
Major duties include but are not limited to: The Accountant performs a range of auditing duties associated with either financial or operations audits of internal operating programs. Reviews the program or organization's degree of compliance with the principles of sound financial management.
Assists in the maintenance of an accounting system (Financial Management System) composed of separate but integrated units; general ledger accounts, capital asset accounts, inter-office accounting, revolving supply funds, budgetary accounting, cost accounting, deposit and trust funds accounting. Internal Audits - Periodically, there are additional quality assurance audits performed to review operational procedures.
This is done to maintain and/or improve day-to-day activities and provide management with operational functionality of vital segments of the department. Accounts Receivable - Accountant reviews, processes, modifies and audits bills. Corrects rejected billing documents. A monthly reconciliation is performed to ensure the accuracy of receivable balances. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD00467A
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Joseph.Wittmann@va.gov · 914-737-4400 X203425
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72737 – $114413/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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