Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

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Accountant

Department of Defense

Defense Health Agency

Defense Health Agency J-8 Financial Operations Financial Reporting and Compliance Audit Response

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Summary

About the Position:
This position supports the mission of the J-8, Financial Reporting and Compliance Division and is located in Falls Church, Virginia;
Galena, Ohio;
San Antonio, Texas and/or Battle Creek, Michigan.

* Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

* Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Summary

About the Position:
This position supports the mission of the J-8, Financial Reporting and Compliance Division and is located in Falls Church, Virginia;
Galena, Ohio;
San Antonio, Texas and/or Battle Creek, Michigan.

* Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

* Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/23/2026 to 01/27/2026

Salary $125,776 to - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Battle Creek, MI

Galena, OH

San Antonio, TX

Falls Church, VA

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Up to 5% Business Travel required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

* 0510 Accounting

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

* National security

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number HQKFDHA Control number

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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* Recommend and manage implementation of systems changes for enhanced performance of the Defense Health Program's (DHP) multiple accounting systems.

* Evaluate the progress of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Service Medical Activity (SMA) assertion status.

* Provide guidance and direction to the DHP expense cycle processes that impact DHP financial statements.

* Resolve internal control and financial reporting conditions related to the DHP expense cycle.

* Develop and implement the financial statement improvement plan.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

* This is a financial management Level 3 Certified position. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

* This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Accountant, GS-0510-14 position:

Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

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Combination of education and experience:
At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

* 1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;

* 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or

* 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour…