Supervisory Accountant

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent serves as the IFAMS Supervisory Accountant for the Accounting Classification Section (ACS) within the Accounting Classification Division (ACD), IFAMS Service, at the Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, Texas. The position validates accounting data, reconciles accounts, prepares financial reports, supplies financial reports to operating program officials, advises and counsels workers on work matters, and provides expert advice on interpreting accounting regulations.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be available with supervisory approval. Ad hoc (situational) telework may be available under agency policy; this is not a virtual position. The position does not require strenuous physical activity or special physical characteristics. A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Applicants must meet the accounting individual occupational requirement and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Specialized experience includes independently reviewing and analyzing accounting data; reconciling accounts; preparing and reviewing financial reports; researching and resolving accounting discrepancies; reviewing budget information and understanding its impact on the general ledger; and assisting with training, mentoring, or technical guidance. There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the accounting Individual Occupational Requirement through an accounting degree; a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or the stated qualifying combination of accounting experience, education, and training. Alternative qualifying credentials and education pathways are specified in the announcement.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, including independently reviewing and analyzing accounting data; reconciling accounts; preparing and reviewing reports; researching and resolving discrepancies; reviewing budget information and its general-ledger impact; and assisting with training, mentoring, or technical guidance.
• Complete all required application steps, including the online assessment.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period and a supervisory probationary period.
• Subject to a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Submit a resume no longer than two pages, effective September 27, 2025, and no larger than 5 MB.
• The position requires demonstrated competencies in Principles of Accounting, Communications, Financial Analysis, Planning and Evaluating, Leadership, and Compliance.
• There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level.

Responsibilities

• Validate a variety of accounting data.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Provide financial reports to operating program officials.
• Advise and counsel workers on work matters.
• Provide expert advice on the interpretation of accounting regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may grant credit for qualifying non-federal job-related experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is required before appointment and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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