Supervisory Accountant- RecruitmentRelocation Incentive

A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Maintains a computerized double-entry accounting system.
• Ensures proper workflow and integration between the accounting system and supporting interfacing systems such as Integrated Funds Distribution Control Point Activity Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP).Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS) G-Invoicing and the Over-the-Counter Channel Application (OTCnet.)Veterans Personal Finance System (VPFS) Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) capital asset inventory (CAI) project tracking reports (PTR) and automated tools like to support financial management and oversight.
• Uses automated financial and accounting tools including Microsoft Excel macros to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensures financial information is accurately processed and transferred between interconnected accounting and financial systems.
• Ensures general ledger accounts are reconciled at least monthly to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Ensures cost accounts are reconciled at least monthly to verify the accuracy of historical cost data.
• Ensures appropriate and timely corrective actions are taken to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors accounting activities to ensure passing or higher performance ratings on Financial Quality Assurance Management (FQAM) audit data pulls.
• Identifies and addresses potential accounting discrepancies or performance issues that could negatively affect audit results.
• Maintains accountability for the accuracy quality and reliability of accounting operations and financial data.
• Provides coaching and training to staff technical assistance and guidance administrative assistance and support.
• Supports strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with federal mandates.
• Ensures accurate financial management and regulatory compliance within the VA.
• Promotes the efficient and responsible use of financial resources in support of veteran services.
• Supervises the Accounting Section to maintain required compliance and performance standards.
• Ensures adequate staff coverage at all times including during unexpected absences scheduled leave training and other staffing situations.
• Maintains access to government time-and-attendance systems to review and make decisions regarding staff leave requests.
• Reviews and certifies timecards for Accounting Department staff.
• Maintains close and continuous communication with the Assistant Chief Financial Officer and other management officials regarding prospective budget controls.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workflow processes and operating procedures.
• Initiates appropriate disciplinary measures including reprimands and recommends additional corrective or disciplinary actions in more serious cases.
• Utilizes the HR smart portal and coordinates with the facilitys Employee Relations and Labor Relations teams regarding disciplinary and personnel matters.
• Participates in studies and investigations related to improving and maintaining the organizations fiscal health.
• Identifies and implements cost-effective approaches for integrating technology into the workplace.
• Develops and supports improvements to work processes through the effective use of technology.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Adhoc
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Accountant- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/PD010360
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/04/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Individual Occupation Requirement:

Degree: accounting; or a degree in 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. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly accountant should be interpreted generally as accountant and/or auditor.). OR
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience college-level education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following. (Transcripts Required)

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination; or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing e.g. 15 semester hours but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting auditing or a related field e.g. valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth depth currency and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting the applicants education training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

In addition to the Individual Occupation Requirement:

GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization: Examples of specialized experience would typically include knowledge of managing complex accounting operations under federal regulations with high accountability for financial accuracy and reporting integrity. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and VA and VHA guidelines and regulations directives and handbooks. Managing supervising and providing financial advice and performing financial assistance work for internal operating programs. Knowledge of operating appropriations but not limited to Medical Services Medical Administration Medical Facilities Research Construction (major and minor) CWT general post funds and specific purpose. Analyzing status fund reports accounting reports and preparing summary statements; ensuring reports are prepared timely and accurately.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Accounting
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Principles of Accounting

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices hospitals warehouses and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Required Experience:

Manager