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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 1 day ago

Accounting Technician II

St. Louis, MO (JB) 657

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Accounting Technician II to support the Finance Center at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. The role involves processing complex financial transactions, resolving vendor discrepancies, and providing training to team members, all while ensuring compliance with financial policies.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Process & Review Complex Financial Transactions: Accurately review and process accounting transactions, including deposits, cash movements, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation

Identify & Resolve Vendor Discrepancies: Work closely with the Procurement Division to detect and address discrepancies between vendor invoices and contract pricing, ensure accurate payments, and maintain strong vendor relationships

Verify & Input Financial Data: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting data before entering it into the General Ledger, supporting precise financial reporting

Analyze Financial Trends & Identify Discrepancies: Research current and historical financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and patterns, providing insights for further analysis

Support Training & Team Development: Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring adherence to financial procedures, policies, and best practices

Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Financial Software & SystemsAccountingFinancial AccuracyDetail-Oriented Transaction ProcessingAdvanced Microsoft OfficeTech SavvyAdaptable

Required

Proficient in Financial Software & Systems: Skilled in using automated accounting systems, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for sales, receiving, and retail management

Accounting and Financial Accuracy: Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, journal entry recording, and account reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting

Tech Savvy and Adaptable: Proficient in operating essential office technology, including computers, printers, calculators, and communication systems, to effectively perform job functions

Detail-Oriented Transaction Processing: Capable of processing and correcting financial transactions across multiple accounting platforms with precision

Advanced Microsoft Office Expertise: experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, with the ability to navigate and utilize SharePoint modules essential to the Finance Center

One (1) year of experience comparable to the duties of an Accounting Technician or the educational equivalent coursework in accounting/bookkeeping practices

A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service