Accountant

About the opportunity

These positions will serve as an Accountant within Centralized Financial Service located at Veterans Affairs (VA) Southeast Health Network, Health Service Area (HSA) 2.1 in Roanoke, Virginia. The purpose of this position is to perform professional accounting work that requires application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of governmental, quasi-governmental, or private sector organizations. Duties include maintaining general ledger control accounts and subsidiary records for medical care, administration, and medical facilities appropriations, research, general post, and suspense account funds for all serviced medical centers. Responsibilities also involve examining financial statements, analyzing accounts and transactions, reconciling reports, reviewing obligations, validating construction costing, and using multiple accounting systems to post payments and prepare reports.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $50,460 to $65,599 per year
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and leave accrual
• Ad-hoc telework eligibility subject to discussion during the interview process

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must meet basic education requirements: Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting (including up to 6 hours in business law), OR a combination of education and experience
• Must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, or meet substitution of education for experience, Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the GS-7 level, or a combination of graduate education and experience
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of Roanoke, Virginia

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan)
• College transcript(s) (required if basing qualifications on education)
• Cover Letter (optional/if applicable)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
• SF-15 and Disability Letter (if applicable for 10-point veteran preference)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former federal employees)

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-08-27
• Application Closing Date: 2026-09-03 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
• Prepare a two-page resume addressing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position
• Complete the initial online application questionnaire and attach all required documentation, including transcripts and veteran documents if applicable
• Submit the complete application package on USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-03
• Monitor email for notifications regarding required USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and complete them if requested

Additional information

• This is not a virtual position; selectees must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location in Roanoke, Virginia.
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.