Remote Online Accounting Data Entry Jobs in Addison, IL

Summary
This Accountant position is organizationally aligned to the VISN 12 Great Lakes Finance Service. The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of professional accounting work requiring the application of sound accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices.
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Duties
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This Accountant position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11, however a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-09 OR GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct daily examination of various accounting transaction listings, cost reports, financial statements, project fund balances, and work orders.
• Analyze and review ADP maintenance listings and determines what additions, modifications, and deletions to databases are needed.
• Develop, prepare, and revise regulations and information papers for project and revolving fund accounting control and reporting instructions.
• Serve as a professional accountant applying thorough knowledge of the total accounting system and of well-established accounting principles, techniques, and regulations to a wide variety of transactions.
• Manage summary cost accounts verifying validity and accuracy of accounting transactions and data.
• Determine proper work methods and develop work sheets and forms necessary to complete assignments.
• Work with systems personnel on design of automated systems to facilitate processing of accounting data.
• Review work of Accounting Technicians, assign projects and provide training.
• Plan, coordinate and perform comprehensive reviews, special studies and selective internal examinations of finance and accounting functions.
• Review report media, direct and/or prepare and analyze internal and external statements and reports.
• Analyze and review current general accounting methods and procedures in terms of adequacy and effectiveness; recommend changes, modifications and improvements in operating procedures.
• May be required to perform research to determine and certify the availability of funds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accountant/PD12031A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Notifications:

• Veterans' preference does not apply to Direct Hire Authority announcements (5 CFR 337.205).

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• 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 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2026.
Qualification Requirements:
Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet one of the following GS-0510 Accounting Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).

1. Degree: 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")

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1. 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 requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Grade Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must possess the required specialized experience, education, or combination of experience and education as identified below.
To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet one of the following:
GS-9 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in Federal Service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques; Ability to independently plan and conduct variety of accounting assignments; Analyzing accounting systems; Modifying and adapting accounting and analytical techniques to solve accounting issues and/or problems.
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GS-9 Education: Substitute education for the experience. You must have two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR master's degree; OR equivalent graduate degree which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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GS-9 Combination: Equivalent combination of specialized experience and education beyond one year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following:
GS-11 Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in Federal Service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Comprehensive accounting knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques; Independently plan and conduct variety of accounting assignments; Analyzing accounting systems; Modifying and adapting accounting and analytical techniques to solve complex accounting issues and/or problems; Analyzing trends in accounting systems and their significance to programs and operations; Resolving problems within the accounting system or program operation, and determining need for program redesign or modification.
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GS-11 Education: Substitute education for the experience. You must have three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; OR Ph.D.; OR equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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GS-11 Combination: Equivalent combination of specialized experience and education beyond one and a half years of graduate-level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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