Accounting Technician II

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC

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Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Billing, Bookkeeping, Calculators, Career Counseling, Communication Systems, Data Entry, Department of Veterans Affairs, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Financial Trend Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Peace Corps, Performance Reviews, Pricing, Printers, Procedure Implementation, Process Capability, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Reimbursement, Retail Management, Sales, Team Building, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Volunteer Experience
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Washington, DC
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3 days ago

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Accounting Technician II

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

Veterans Canteen Service

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Summary

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nations Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician II for our St. Louis, MO, VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience

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Summary

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nations Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician II for our St. Louis, MO, VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/06/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Saint Louis, MO

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,302 - $57,302 per year Pay scale & grade

VC 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0525 Accounting Technician

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBAD-12994872-26-NJ Control number 874398300

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Duties

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DUTIES:

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

  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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, and Outlook, with the ability to navigate and utilize SharePoint modules essential to the Finance Center.

Minimum Specialized Qualifying Requirements:

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

NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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Benefits

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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.

Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes:

  • Resume

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

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

Veterans Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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

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  • 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 7/6/2026 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.

Agency contact information

Nastashia Johnson

Email Nastashia.Johnson@va.gov Address 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 and transparent

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

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes:

  • Resume

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

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

Veterans Preference: Since the Veterans Canteen Service falls under 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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

Help

  • 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 7/6/2026 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.

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Agency contact information

Nastashia Johnson

Email Nastashia.Johnson@va.gov Address 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.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

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

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Veterans Health Administration

Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefit to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans 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 Americas Veterans enrolled in VAs Health Care System, their families, caregivers, and VA employees with reasonably priced merchandise and services essential to their comfort and well-being. The VCS operates cafés, retail stores, coffee shops, and vending machines across the country.

Agency contact information

Nastashia Johnson

Email Nastashia.Johnson@va.gov Address VCS Central Office

1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25

St. Louis, MO 63125

US

Summary

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nations Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician II for our St. Louis, MO, VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/06/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Saint Louis, MO

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,302 - $57,302 per year Pay scale & grade

VC 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0525 Accounting Technician

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBAD-12994872-26-NJ Control number 874398300

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