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Summary
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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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/15/2024 to 11/25/2024
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Salary
$63,692 - $63,692 per year
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Pay scale & grade
VC 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
CBAD-12612653-25-SC
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Control number
819419200
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Duties
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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Requirements
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:
NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume.
- 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.
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A bachelor's degree in accounting.
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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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Most recent SF-50
- Performance Appraisal
- Separation Notice (RIF)
(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.
How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
Samantha Crowe
- Address
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VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
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.
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(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Most recent SF-50
- Performance Appraisal
- Separation Notice (RIF)
(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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
Samantha Crowe
- Address
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VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Veterans Health Administration
Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefit to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran facing, providing America's Veterans enrolled in VA's Health Care System, their families, caregivers and VA employees reasonably priced merchandise and services essential to their comfort and well-being.
Agency contact information
Samantha Crowe
- Address
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VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US