Financial Accounts Technician & Travel Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Chicago, seeks a Financial Accounts Technician and Travel Assistant to manage reimbursements, classify financial transactions, and maintain ledger accuracy.

You will work within the VISN 12 Great Lakes Finance Service, applying GAAP principles and VA-specific policies. The role requires familiarity with VA Travel System and Concur, and experience handling travel-related cash flows and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and analyzing budget data, expenditures, and accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Obligate reimbursement requests and process travel transactions.
• Classify transactions and maintain segments in the accounting system.
• Maintain Trial Balances through general ledger entries and proper costing of documents.
• Utilize Financial Management Systems to certify fund availability, prepare reports, research obligations and disbursements.

Skills

Budget analysis

Accounting accuracy

Financial reporting

Tools

VA Travel System

Concur

Agent Cashier software

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Chicago, seeks a Financial Accounts Technician and Travel Assistant to manage reimbursements, classify financial transactions, and maintain ledger accuracy.

You will work within the VISN 12 Great Lakes Finance Service, applying GAAP principles and VA-specific policies. The role requires familiarity with VA Travel System and Concur, and experience handling travel-related cash flows and reporting.