Accountant

Summary

This position is located at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The purpose of the Accountant position is to perform duties involved in preparing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting accounting data.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This announcement has been extended to close on November 10, 2026.Applicant(s) who previously applied, do not need to re-apply. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Prepares, analyzes, interprets and presents accounting data. Performs a variety of routine, technical, and occasionally more complex accounting assignments. Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications and other specific accounting requirements. Reconciles reports and financial data with financial reports on file, points out inconsistencies or errors. Assembles information and makes comparative analyses. Drafts interpretations of accounting requirements, in response to requests. Reviews accounting documents such as travel orders, requisitions, and contracts to determine whether accounts are in conformance with uniform accounting classifications. Develops annual and monthly budgetary schedules for specific cost categories and accounts for the organization. Knowledge of accounting practices, concepts, principles and methods, sufficient to work Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad hoc telework. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: The following are basic requirements for appointment as an Accountant in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must meet one of the following: A. Bachelor's Degree (or higher) (Transcript Required): 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- B. Combination of education and experience (Transcript and Details of experience Required): 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 applicant's background must also include one of the following: (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 (COPY OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED); 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 applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If you do not submit the required document, your application will not be reviewed.) In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following minimum qualification requirements. Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-05) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: reviewing and analyzing accounting records and financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting principles; reconciling financial data and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies; reviewing accounting documents, including travel orders, requisitions, and contracts, to ensure proper accounting classifications; and preparing financial reports, analyses, and budgetary schedules. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience (Transcript Required): Successfully completed one (1) year of graduate-level education where it provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position (i.e., Accountant) or superior academic achievement. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience (Transcript Required): Equivalent combi…

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.