Accountant

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Durham, North Carolina, within the Accounting Section of the Fiscal Service. The incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions, as well as, assisting with budget tracking and travel.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/10/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the knowledge, skill and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5/GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: utilizing knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of accounting and financial management; preparing cost estimates and budget forecasts; maintaining and reconciling accounts involving various transactions (such as grant accounts) and performing reviews and audits; working with mobility/reimbursable agreements; using automated accounting systems; developing and maintaining databases and preparing accounting reports; and knowledge of basic procurement procedures.: .OR,
• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) - Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major in a field appropriate to the work of this position is qualifying at the GS-9 grade level
• COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) - Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:.
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have . OR,
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond .

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Responsibilities:

GS-07

The duties and responsibilities of this developmental position are essentially the same as described at the FPL, except at this level the supervisor instructs on the purpose of the assignment and the scope, limitations, deadlines. and priorities. The supervisor advises the incumbent on unusual situations and transactions. The incumbent works independently within the framework established by the supervisor and established/practices and prescribed procedures. Problems not covered by instructions or guides are referred to the supervisor. Completed work is evaluated by accuracy, appropriateness, and conformance to instructions and established policy. More difficult assignments not previously performed are reviewed in detail.

Guidelines include procedural guides that specifically cover the assignments including clear precedents, functional area handbooks or agency manuals, or written instructions. The incumbent uses judgement in locating and selecting the proper procedural and technical instructions. Situations not readily resolved by instructions or guidelines are referred to the supervisor for guidance.

GS-09

Reviews a variety of transactions for completeness and accuracy. Incumbent reviews and interprets all new and updated written policies affecting local accounting operations and assists with the implementation of local changes. Incumbent utilizes sound judgement when implementing local accounting related procedural changes.

Performs financial assistance including analyzing reports, reconciling imbalances, and answering standard accounting inquires for internal operating programs such as 1358 and Purchase Card regulations; running balance training; and cost center and budget object code guidance. Programs include education, research, medical operation services, or general post (voluntary) programs in direct support of the mission or objectives of the facility.

Updates local accounting procedures and resolves common technical problems for standard accounting transactions. Monitor's and controls accounts by timely recording, balancing, and scrutinizing for inaccurate accounts. Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
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#: Accountant/PD066320
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Salary : $57,693