VCS - Supervisory Accountant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service - Central Office at Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO is recruiting a Supervisory Accountant to support the Finance Center's day-to-day operations.

You will report to a Finance Manager and provide technical accounting guidance, oversee staff, and help ensure timely financial reporting and close activities. Qualified candidates have accounting education and experience as outlined in the qualification requirements; agency resumes must be 2 pages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law).
• Combination of Education and Professional Accounting Experience: at least four (4) years of accounting-related experience with one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, CPA or CIA certification, or equivalent accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reconciling financial accounts and transactions.
• Preparing financial reports and supporting year-end closeout activities.
• Maintaining and utilizing automated accounting systems.
• Developing or improving accounting procedures and processes.
• Establishing work priorities and managing deadlines.
• Providing technical guidance and supervisory oversight to staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field including 24 semester hours in accounting

Job description

The Veterans Canteen Service - Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for a Supervisory Accountant in our Finance Center. In this role, you will report to a Finance Manager and play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Finance Center.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Education Requirement - Accounting Degree or Related Field

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, OR
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field that includes at least 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law).

Official transcripts must be submitted with the application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

Combination of Education and Professional Accounting Experience:

Applicants may qualify with at least four (4) years of accounting-related experience, education, and/or training demonstrating professional accounting knowledge AND one of the following:

• Completion of 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing coursework (transcripts required);
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification (certificate required); or
• Demonstrated professional accounting knowledge equivalent to a four-year accounting program, supported by education, training, and qualifying experience (documentation required).

Minimum Qualification Requirement

Specialized Experience:

• Analyzing and reconciling financial accounts and transactions
• Preparing financial reports and supporting year-end closeout activities
• Maintaining and utilizing automated accounting systems
• Developing or improving accounting procedures and processes
• Establishing work priorities and managing deadlines
• Providing technical guidance and supervisory oversight to staff

Your resume must include job title, duties performed, employment dates (month/year), and hours worked per week.

Graduate Education Substitution:

A master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education in accounting or a closely related field may substitute for specialized experience.

Please note: Due to federal regulation, resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.