Veterans-Focused Accounting Technician II

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) in Central Office is seeking an Accounting Technician II to support financial processing and reporting for Veterans programs. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment that serves Veterans and their families.

You will process complex financial transactions, coordinate with procurement, ensure data integrity, and help train staff on ERP and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

Proficient in automated accounting systems including GL, AR and AP.
Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and reconciliations.
Tech-savvy with essential office technology and collaboration tools.
Detail-oriented processing and correction of financial transactions.
Advanced MS Office skills and ERP familiarity.
One year of accounting/bookkeeping experience or coursework.

Responsibilities

Process & Review Complex Financial Transactions: Deposit, cash movements and reconciliations with compliance.
Identify & Resolve Vendor Discrepancies: Collaborate with Procurement to fix pricing issues.
Verify & Input Financial Data: Ensure accuracy before posting to General Ledger.
Analyze Financial Trends & Identify Discrepancies: Research data for insights and patterns.
Support Training & Team Development: Provide on‑the‑job guidance on procedures.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Adapt to changing needs as required.