Accountant

Accountant

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Saint Louis, Missouri

Salary Range: $64993 - $64993 Per Year

Job Summary: The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for an Accountant in our Finance Center. In this role, you will report to the Supervisory Accountant and play a critical role in the operations of the Finance Center.

Major Duties:

• Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Account Analysis and Reconciliation: Analyzes and reconciles various accounts and transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency. Financial Reporting and Year-End Support: Prepares routine financial reports and assists with the year-end close-out process. Development of Accounting Procedures: Develops procedural instructions for creating or modifying automated accounting systems and specific program areas. Financial Data Analysis and Recommendations: Analyzes financial data, providing insights and recommending solutions to resolve complex financial issues. General Ledger and Subsidiary Account Reconciliation: Resolves discrepancies between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts to maintain accurate financial records. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications: Professional Experience in Financial Reporting: At least two years of experience in formulating various financial reports and handling financial data. Strong Knowledge of Accounting Principles: A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and resolving issues. Decision-Making Ability: Capable of making informed decisions based on financial data and analysis. Budget and Year-End Close-Out Support: Experience assisting with budget management and year-end financial close-outs.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. 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 11/24/2025 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, 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.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-24