This position is for the Cheyenne VA Health Care System. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) of the facility and works collaboratively with the Regional Office. The purpose of this position is to Lead and advise on or perform professional accounting work that requires application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of governmental, quasi-governmental, or private sector organizations.
Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a Lead professional accountant administering accounting systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
Performs duties involving maintaining the standard general ledger reporting system; Analyzing report data which records transactions within the system for the purpose of correcting errors; Recommending action on unfavorable trends, and preparing financial schedules for briefings, etc.; Revising the system structure to implement new reporting requirements; and advising and assisting accountants at higher headquarters on these matters.
Duties performed require the application of professional accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to unique situations; Employ accounting policies/standards in the resolution of unprecedented problems/situations; Understanding of the characteristics and capabilities of the accounting software architecture.
Performs funds distribution including receiving allocations, issuing allotments, monitoring, controlling, and reporting annual program and fund authorization for current and prior year. Prepares and analyzes a variety of special reports pertaining to appropriated funds and reimbursements. Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary reports, Statement of Accountability, monthly reports including Standard General Ledger reconciliations, and coordinate adjustments as required.
Coordinates with management personnel levels to identify situations responsible for poor performance and recommend alternative avenues to resolve recurring problems. Prepares spreadsheets/decision papers on various facets of the financial spectrum. Utilizes different automated systems in preparation of financial reports/schedules.
Analyzes and reconciles Financial Inventory Accounting Fund reporting system, monthly report submissions and supporting documentation incorporating a vast array of inventory accounting regulations, policies, and procedures. Leads in various accounting functions/projects providing work assignments and professional guidance to lower graded accountants and accounting technicians to accomplish functional project goals/objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Accountant/PD141300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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