Accounting Technician II

Summary

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for an Accounting Technician II in our Finance Center. In this role, you will report to the Supervisory Accountant and play a critical role in the operations of the Finance Center.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process & Review Complex Financial Transactions: Accurately review and process accounting transactions, including deposits, cash movements, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.
• Identify & Resolve Vendor Discrepancies: Work closely with the Procurement Division to detect and address discrepancies between vendor invoices and contract pricing, ensure accurate payments, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Verify & Input Financial Data: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data before entering it into the General Ledger, supporting precise financial reporting.
• Analyze Financial Trends & Identify Discrepancies: Research current and historical financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and patterns, providing insights for further analysis.
• Support Training & Team Development: Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring adherence to financial procedures, policies, and best practices.
• 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

• Proficient in Financial Software & Systems: Skilled in using automated accounting systems, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for sales, receiving, and retail management.
• Accounting and Financial Accuracy: Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, journal entry recording, and account reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Savvy and Adaptable: Proficient in operating essential office technology, including computers, printers, calculators, and communication systems, to effectively perform job functions.
• Detail-Oriented Transaction Processing: Capable of processing and correcting financial transactions across multiple accounting platforms with precision.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Expertise: Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to navigate and utilize SharePoint modules essential to the Finance Center.

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.