Why this role matters
This position within Veterans Health Administration represents a critical link in federal infrastructure. Candidates should emphasize their ability to handle multi-agency coordination and regulatory compliance, as these are the top latent requirements often missed by automated filters.
Announcement Specifications
| Position Title | Accounting Officer |
| GS Grade | GS |
| Hiring Path | Public |
| Duty Location | Multiple Locations |
Job Summary
The VA San Diego Health Care System is recruiting for one (1) Accounting Officer in the Financial Resources Management Service in San Diego, CA. The incumbent is responsible for the complete accounting program, including planning, adapting, reviewing accounting systems, analyzing and evaluating current and past performance and interpreting effects of transactions with regard to the following appropriations in medical care, education & training, and financial management systems.
Qualifications
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Required Documents
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