VCS - Accountant

Summary

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for an Accountant 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: Account Analysis and Reconciliation: Analyzes and reconciles various accounts and transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency. Financial Reporting and Year-End Support: Prepares routine financial reports and assists with the year-end close-out process. Development of Accounting Procedures: Develops procedural instructions for creating or modifying automated accounting systems and specific program areas. Financial Data Analysis and Recommendations: Analyzes financial data, providing insights and recommending solutions to resolve complex financial issues. General Ledger and Subsidiary Account Reconciliation: Resolves discrepancies between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts to maintain accurate financial records. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Completion of 24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 semester hours 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, supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. NOTE: In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet the following Minimum Specialized Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Professional Experience in Financial Reporting: At least two years of experience in formulating various financial reports and handling financial data. Strong Knowledge of Accounting Principles: A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and resolving issues. Decision-Making Ability: Capable of making informed decisions based on financial data and analysis. Budget and Year-End Close-Out Support: Experience assisting with budget management and year-end financial close-outs. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

Requirements

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes: Resume Transcripts The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal Employees), etc. Most recent SF-50 Performance Appraisal Separation Notice (RIF) Veterans' Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

How To Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/10/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.

Security Clearance

Not Required