Systems Accountant

Veterans Canteen Service•Saint Louis, MO

1d•$73,772•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career ! The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Systems Accountant. This position reports to the Chief Accountant. In this role, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the VCS Finance Center, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures on a National level.

Requirements

A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
Basic Educational Requirement: 24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Or A bachelor's degree in accounting. Or A degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.
NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation.
AND In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement, you must also meet the following Minimum Specialized Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Specialized Qualifying Requirements: Two years professional experience formulating a variety of financial reports.
A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in analyzing financial data and identifying issues/trends.
The ability to make informed decisions.
Assisting with budget year-end close-outs.
Preparing procedural instructions to be used in the development or modification of automated accounting systems.
Resolving differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Entering, modifying, retrieving, and deleting information in an automated accounting system.
Establishing and planning work priorities and deadlines.
Providing technical and administrative, instruction, and counsel to unit employees.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and transactions.
Formulates a variety of routine financial reports and assists in year-end close-out.
Prepares procedural instructions to be used in the development or modification of automated accounting systems and/or specific program areas.
Assists management in applying financial data and recommends alternatives to resolve difficult issues.
Resolves differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Analyzes financial and statistical data.
Participates in meetings or engages in direct discussions regarding Finance Center business.
Conducts training and/or writes training programs.
Provides feedback concerning policies, procedures, automated systems on how business practices could be improved.
Performs other duties as assigned.