Accounting Technician I

Veterans Canteen Service • United States, United States • 5d ago

Salary: $49,364

This Position will close on: 03/02/2026

Please note: Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

OVERVIEW:

Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran-facing, providing reasonably priced goods and services for the comfort and well-being of America's Veterans.

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for an Accounting Tech I 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:

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

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.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

Opportunities for career advancement.

Childcare Subsidy Program.

No nights.

Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.

Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.

Federal Retirement, Pension.

Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).

Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

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.

NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume.

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 the 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.

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