Lead Accountant
Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$89,508 – $116,362
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 31, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA facility position leads accounting operations reporting to the CFO, managing general ledger systems, financial reporting, and fund distribution while supervising lower-graded accounting staff. The role suits experienced accountants comfortable with federal regulations, ERP systems, and complex multi-fund financial management in a government healthcare setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours accounting coursework, or 4 years accounting experience with specific educational background
- One year specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent
- Comprehensive knowledge of DVA and Federal accounting regulations, policies, and directives
- Skill with enterprise resource planning systems in a Working Capital Fund environment
- Knowledge of accrual and double-entry accounting principles
Nice to have
- Certified Public Accountant credential
- Certified Internal Auditor credential