VCS - Supervisory Accountant

Veterans Health Administration•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Canteen Service Central Office is recruiting a Supervisory Accountant for its Finance Center at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Reporting to a Finance Manager, this role supports the Finance Center’s day-to-day operations and supervises assigned staff. The position analyzes and reconciles financial accounts, prepares reports and supports fiscal year-end closeout, and contributes to accounting-process and financial-system improvements. It also evaluates financial and statistical data, advises management on complex issues, and supports training and organizational initiatives. The employee may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Meet the basic education requirement through a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field that includes at least 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); official transcripts are required.
Alternatively, qualify through at least four years of accounting-related experience, education, and/or training demonstrating professional accounting knowledge, and one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing coursework; CPA or CIA certification; or documented professional accounting knowledge equivalent to a four-year accounting program.
In addition to the basic education requirement, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including relevant accounting, reporting, systems, process improvement, work-priority, and supervisory duties; alternatively, a master's degree or two full years of graduate education in accounting or a closely related field may substitute for specialized experience.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages, including job title, duties performed, employment dates by month and year, and hours worked per week.
Submit documentation supporting education or credentials used to qualify.
Serve a one-year trial period, during which fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct assigned staff’s daily operations, including work assignments, scheduling, leave approval, performance management, employee development, and resolution of workplace issues.
Analyze financial transactions and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper financial reporting.
Prepare routine financial reports and assist with fiscal year-end closeout activities.
Develop procedural guidance and recommend improvements to accounting processes, policies, and automated financial systems.
Evaluate financial and statistical data and advise management by recommending solutions to complex financial or operational issues.
Participate in organizational meetings, deliver training, develop instructional materials, and collaborate with stakeholders to support Finance Center initiatives.
Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.