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The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Accountant. This position reports to the Chief Accountant. In this role, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the VCS Finance Center, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures on a National level.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/15/2024 to 11/25/2024
Salary

$63,692 - $63,692 per year
Pay scale & grade

VC 12
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Saint Louis, MO
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0510 Accounting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

CBAD-12612653-25-SC
Control number

819419200

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Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and transactions.
Formulates a variety of routine financial reports and assists in year-end close-out.
Prepares procedural instructions to be used in the development or modification of automated accounting systems and/or specific program areas.
Assists management in applying financial data and recommends alternatives to resolve difficult issues.
Resolves differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Analyzes financial and statistical data.
Participates in meetings or engages in direct discussions regarding Finance Center business.
Conducts training and/or writes training programs.
Provides feedback concerning policies, procedures, and automated systems on how business practices could be improved.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of Employment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet the following Minimum Specialized Qualification Requirements:

Two years of professional experience formulating a variety of financial reports.
A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in analyzing financial data and identifying issues/trends.
The ability to make informed decisions.
Assisting with budget year-end close-outs.
Preparing procedural instructions to be used in the development or modification of automated accounting systems.
Resolving differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Entering, modifying, retrieving, and deleting information in an automated accounting system.
Establishing and planning work priorities and deadlines.
Providing technical and administrative, instruction, and counsel to unit employees.

NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume.

Education

24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
Or
A bachelor's degree in accounting.
Or
A degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.

NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Most recent SF-50
- Performance Appraisal
- Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information

Samantha Crowe

Phone

314-845-1497 X61497

Email

samantha.crowe@va.gov

Address

VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Most recent SF-50
Performance Appraisal
Separation Notice (RIF)

Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Samantha Crowe

Phone: 314-845-1497 X61497
Email: samantha.crowe@va.gov
Address: VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/15/2024 to 11/25/2024
Salary

$63,692 - $63,692 per year
Pay scale & grade

VC 12
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Saint Louis, MO
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0510 Accounting
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

CBAD-12612653-25-SC
Control number

819419200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819419200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

Control number

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Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

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