Accountant

This Accountant position is located in Fiscal Service at the Leeds, MA VA Medical Center location. This position is a Full-Time position at 40 hours per week. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.

The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of professional accounting work requiring the applicant of sound accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices. Some of the Duties include, but are not limited to: Analyzes and interprets routine information Corrects mistakes in written or computer documents or records Analyzes and interprets complex information Works cooperatively with others to generate ideas/suggestions Coordinates with others to accomplish work related activities Responds in writing to inquiries or requests for information Processes or records financial transactions or numerical information Processes vouchers or other financial documents Provides guidance or assistances on policies or procedures Verifies accuracy and completeness of information on paper or computer documents or records Performs financial audits Revises procedures or methods to improve efficiency Prepares operating changes when revisions are required Adapts Accounting forms to meet requirements of special activities and conditions Recommends changes, modifications, and improvements in operating procedures Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, located on the Leeds, MA campus. Telework: This position may be authorized for infrequent ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD631-03175 and PD631-03174 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.