Accounting Technician II

Veterans Canteen Service • St. Louis, MO

4d • $57,302 • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Accounting Technician. As an Accounting Technician II, you will be responsible for providing support in the Finance Center.

Requirements

• Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages; otherwise, they will be disqualified.
• Must have the ability to accurately review and process accounting transactions, including deposits, cash movements, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must be able to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data before entering it into the General Ledger, supporting precise financial reporting.
• Must be able to research current and historical financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and patterns, providing insights for further analysis.
• Must be able to provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring adherence to financial procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Must be able to perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately review and process accounting transactions, including deposits, cash movements, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.
• 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.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data before entering it into the General Ledger, supporting precise financial reporting.
• Research current and historical financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and patterns, providing insights for further analysis.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring adherence to financial procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed