Accounting Technician I: ERP & Invoicing Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Accounting Technician I at the St. Louis, MO Central Office to support policy, invoicing, and cash control in a mission-driven environment.

This role offers a fast-paced work setting dedicated to Veterans and their families. The position requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting concepts including GL, AP/AR, journals, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook; able to learn SharePoint within Finance Center.
• Familiarity with automated accounting or ERP systems and routine transaction processing.
• Willingness to learn agency policies, internal controls, and safeguarding of assets.

Responsibilities

• Reviews documentation to ensure alignment with established VCS Policies and Procedures.
• Responds to inquiries via ticketing portal and follows up until issues are resolved.
• Supports invoice routing for accounts payable and manual matching under guidelines.
• Prepares routine communications related to cash discrepancies and banking; entries verified data.
• Assists with reviewing daily cash variances and escalates items as directed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Basic Office Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

ERP systems awareness

General ledger basics

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Accounting Technician I at the St. Louis, MO Central Office to support policy, invoicing, and cash control in a mission-driven environment.

This role offers a fast-paced work setting dedicated to Veterans and their families. The position requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with ERP systems.