Accountant

About the opportunity

This vacancy is for an Accountant position located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Financial Service Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Serving as an Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of complex accounting duties, utilizing professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Typical work assignments include performing account reconciliations, analyzing accounting systems to modify and adapt practices, solving complex accounting problems, and preparing procedural instructions. The position offers competitive federal remuneration ranging from $62,640 to $118,092 per year across grades GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $62,640 to $118,092 per year
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and uniform allowance
• Access to health and wellness programs and fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave for qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service
• Must meet basic education requirements: a degree in accounting, or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in accounting (including up to 6 hours in business law), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal sector for GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12, or qualify via substitution of graduate education where permitted
• All qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Required documents

• Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training (limited to no more than two pages)
• College transcripts (unofficial is acceptable at application; official transcripts required prior to appointment)
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying highest competitive grade, time-in-grade, and current promotion potential (if applicable)
• Veterans' preference documentation such as Member Copy 4 of DD-214, SF-15, and VA letter (if applicable)
• Schedule A documentation for qualified applicants with disabilities (if applicable)
• Military spouse verification documents including marriage license and active spouse military orders or VA letter (if applicable)
• CTAP or ICTAP eligibility documentation (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications open on August 28, 2026
• Application deadline is September 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
• Prepare a resume limited to a maximum of two pages adhering to formatting guidelines
• Gather required supporting documents, including transcripts and SF-50 forms
• Click 'Apply Online' on the official USAJOBS announcement page and follow the prompts
• Complete the required USA Hire Assessments within the specified timeframe after submission

Additional information

• Position requires a Public Trust clearance and successful completion of a background investigation
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• The position is part of a bargaining unit
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized