Accountant

Defense Health Agency • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

This Accountant position supports the mission of Financial Operations J-8, Financial Reporting. Recruitment may occur in Falls Church, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Rome, New York. Salary and leave-accrual negotiations may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The role compiles and analyzes monthly budgetary reporting and quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in compliance with applicable accounting standards, including GAAP, GASB, or Federal Accounting Standards/FASAB. It leads period-close activities, prepares complex journal entries, and supports reliable financial systems, effective internal controls, and audit readiness. The position also coordinates audit work and provides technical direction, onboarding, and mentorship to junior financial staff.

The position requires a background investigation and Personnel Security Investigation. It is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position, and obtaining the certification within the required timeframe is a condition of employment. A one-year probationary period applies. Direct deposit is required, and payment of permanent change-of-station costs is not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic Accountant GS-0510-13 education or education-and-experience requirement: a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting; alternatively, qualify through the specified combination of accounting experience, education, and training, including the applicable accounting coursework or credentials.
• At least one year of specialized experience reviewing financial statements, performing general ledger and trial balance reconciliations, and conducting complex accounting analyses. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Obtain Financial Management Level 3 certification within the required timeframe; certification is a condition of employment.
• Pass a suitability or fitness determination and required background and personnel security investigations.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation showing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program or full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Complete the required one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze monthly budgetary reporting.
• Compile and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in compliance with applicable accounting standards, such as GAAP, GASB, or Federal Accounting Standards/FASAB.
• Lead period-close checklists and execute complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and allocations, while adhering to financial reporting schedules.
• Analyze system inputs, outputs, subsidiary ledgers, and interface feeds to assess the adequacy, capacity, and reliability of financial management systems.
• Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting to identify system weaknesses, prevent data loss, and support audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests, assemble workpapers, prepare sample packages, and formulate corrective action plans for findings.
• Provide technical direction, structured onboarding, and day-to-day mentorship to junior accountants, budget analysts, and financial technicians.
• Promote continuous improvement through cross-training on core ledger systems, policy updates, and analytical best practices.

Benefits

• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Leave accrual negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• The posting refers applicants to additional benefits information but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior