Accounting Technician I

Summary

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 80 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician I for our St. Louis, MO Central Office. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families!

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Policy & Documentation Review: Reviews documentation to ensure required information is submitted in alignment with established VCS policies and procedures.
  Support & Issue Resolution: Assists with responding to inquiries submitted through the ticketing portal and follows up on open items until issues are resolved and invoices are paid.
  Invoice Processing Support: Supports invoice processing by routing approved invoices for accounts payable, assisting with unmatched invoices, and completing manual matches under established guidelines.
  Cash Discrepancy Documentation: Prepares routine communications related to cash discrepancies and banking, reviews supporting documentation, and enters verified accounting information into the system.
  Variance Review & Escalation: Assists with reviewing daily cash variances, escalates items exceeding set tolerances to supervisory staff, and supports adjustments or journal entries as directed.
  Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-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
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Additional Conditions of Employment include:
-Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
-Subject to background/security investigation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Office & Technology Skills: Ability to operate standard office equipment and tools, including calculators, computers, printers, and phones, to perform daily job functions.
Microsoft Office & Collaboration Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to learn and use SharePoint modules utilized within the Finance Center.
Accounting Systems Awareness: Basic understanding of automated accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with the ability to process routine transactions and assist with corrections using established procedures.
Foundational Accounting Knowledge: Introductory knowledge of accounting concepts, including general ledger activity, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and basic account reconciliation.
Policy, Controls & Learning Orientation: Ability to learn agency policies, internal controls, vendor practices, and canteen accounting structures to ensure accurate processing and proper safeguarding of assets.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree preferred, but not required, in Business, Accounting, or Management.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.