VCS Accounting Technician I

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service in St. Louis, MO seeks an Accounting Technician I to support daily financial processing, learn ERP platforms, and ensure proper safeguarding of assets for our Veterans and their families.

You will develop foundational accounting knowledge, apply basic ledger activities, and learn agency policies while collaborating with finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic office and technology skills to operate standard office equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook and SharePoint modules.
• Basic understanding of automated accounting or ERP systems and routine transactions.
• Introductory knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ability to learn agency policies, internal controls and canteen accounting structures.

Skills

Office Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting Basics

Accounting Systems

Policy & Controls

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 80 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician I for our St. Louis, MO Central Office. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families!

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Basic Office & Technology Skills: Ability to operate standard office equipment and tools, including calculators, computers, printers, and phones, to perform daily job functions.
• Microsoft Office & Collaboration Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to learn and use SharePoint modules utilized within the Finance Center.
• Accounting Systems Awareness: Basic understanding of automated accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with the ability to process routine transactions and assist with corrections using established procedures.
• Foundational Accounting Knowledge: Introductory knowledge of accounting concepts, including general ledger activity, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and basic account reconciliation.
• Policy, Controls & Learning Orientation: Ability to learn agency policies, internal controls, vendor practices, and canteen accounting structures to ensure accurate processing and proper safeguarding of assets.