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Lead Accountant

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VA · Lead / Staff / Principal

$111,065 – $144,540

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal accounting position leads a team responsible for financial policy administration, compliance reporting, and audit coordination at the Defense Logistics Agency. It suits experienced accountants with government accounting expertise who are ready to manage people and oversee complex financial operations.

Our summary, not Defense Logistics Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, finance, or public administration with 24 semester hours in accounting (or equivalent 4+ years accounting experience)
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal accounting
  • College transcripts from accredited institution

Nice to have

  • CPA or CIA certification
  • Experience with federal financial statement compilation
  • USSGL trial balance reconciliation experience
  • Experience supporting audits and corrective action plans

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