VCS - Program Support Assistant - EPD

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Program Support Assistant at the St. Louis, MO VA Medical Center Canteen.

You will apply EPD system knowledge to manage data, support payroll deductions, and navigate financial systems to help serve Veterans and their families. Ideal candidates will have experience with data extraction and organization, and be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the EPD database, reporting functions, and payroll deduction processes.
• Ability to extract and organize data for recording in the general ledger system.
• Familiar with payment input, customer account inquiries, collections, and canteen questions.
• Understanding of the VCS Payroll Deduction module and customer account structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic Access database functions.
• One year of experience or coursework in accounting/bookkeeping comparable to Program Support Assistant - EPD.

Skills

EPD System Expertise

Data extraction

Data organization

Payroll deduction processes

Financial systems navigation

Account structure understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

One year of experience or educational equivalent coursework in accounting/bookkeeping

Tools

EPD System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

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 Program Support Assistant for our St. Louis, MO VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families!

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• EPD System Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the EPD database, reporting functions, and payroll deduction processes.
• Data Extraction and Organization: Ability to extract and organize data for accurate recording in the general ledger system.
• Financial Systems Navigation: Familiar with various computer programs used for payment input, customer account inquiries, collections, and responding to canteen questions.
• Payroll Deduction and Account Structure: Understanding of the VCS Payroll Deduction module and the structure of customer accounts.
• Microsoft Office and Database Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic database functions, including Microsoft Access for communication and data handling.
• Minimum Specialized Qualifying Requirements: One (1) year of experience comparable to the duties of a Program Support Assistant - EPD or the educational equivalent coursework in accounting/bookkeeping practices.