# Staff Accountant

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a5f58e44-13c4-41c8-a50c-320b1869e8d6

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Lexington, KY
- Salary: 74678 – 97087 USD per year

## Summary

This federal government position manages daily accounting operations at a VA Medical Center, including ledger maintenance, reconciliation, and financial compliance monitoring. It suits experienced accountants comfortable with government systems and policies who can provide technical guidance to staff and work independently on complex fiscal problems.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

## Required

- One year of specialized accounting experience at GS-9 level or equivalent
- Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, OR equivalent accounting experience and education combination
- Knowledge of government accounting systems and fund accounting
- Ability to maintain and reconcile general and subsidiary ledgers
- Experience with financial compliance monitoring and reporting

## Nice to have

- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification
- Experience with budget forecasting and analysis
- Project management experience
- Training and mentoring experience with accounting staff

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889971700