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Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) · Montrose, New York · On-site
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Perform professional accounting work including reconciliations, reporting, system design support, and internal reviews for a VA installation.
Worth knowing: Telework available on an ad hoc basis
Employer: Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs), posting on USAJOBS, the US government's official hiring site Job title: Accountant Location: Montrose, New York Salary: $72737 to $114413 Per Year Open from 2026-10-07 to 2026-10-14 Who may apply: Grade: 9 to 11 Remote: no; telework eligible: yes Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of professional accounting work requiring the application of sound accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices. Duties: Works closely with systems personnel on the design of automated systems to facilitate the processing of accounting data to assure the results attained meet all accounting requirements. Reviews the work of Accounting Technician to assure accuracy and conformity to policy and procedures, instructing when necessary on proper methods and assigns projects to be accomplished. Plans, coordinates, and performs one-time/recurring comprehensive reviews, special studies and selective internal examinations of finance and accounting functions. Assignments involve verifying reports with source documents and records, reconciling accounts, investigating to determine if transactions are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. Applies a professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, practices, and automated systems. Utilizes a large body of guidelines, regulations and statutory requirements to identify such accounting problems as: inadequate maintenance of fund control, inaccurate records and reports, and lack of documentary evidence to support the performance of regulatory reconciliations. Reviews report media, directs and/or prepares and analyzes internal and external statements and reports. Makes day-to-day decisions regarding unusual and complex accounting transactions, and is available to consult on solution of management problems and to provide alternatives through sound application of professional knowledge of the accounting system. Analyzes and evaluates current general accounting methods and procedures in terms of adequacy and effectiveness; recommends changes, modifications and improvements in operating procedures. Assists in designing, developing and installing accounting forms and adapting same to meet the requirements of special activities and conditions.
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