Salary: $49,364
This position closes on 5/15/2026
OVERVIEW:
Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits 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 reasonably priced goods and services for the comfort and well-being of America’s Veterans.
The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Travel Coordinator for the Finance Center. In this role, you will report to the Supervisory Accountant and play a critical role in the operations of the Finance Center.
DUTIES:
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Travel Program Administration: Guide employees on official travel procedures, entitlements, and reimbursement requirements. Review and approve travel authorizations and vouchers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and VA policies within established deadlines.
Travel Support & Issue Resolution: Assist travelers by explaining reimbursement determinations, resolving voucher discrepancies, and supporting urgent or last-minute travel requests, including emergency travel arrangements.
Accounts Payable Review & Payment Validation: Review invoices and payment requests to ensure payments are issued to authorized vendors, accounting data is accurate, and supporting documentation validates proper payment before processing.
Payment Certification & Regulatory Compliance: Certify payment schedules and financial transactions in accordance with federal laws, policies, and Certifying Officer responsibilities, ensuring accuracy of voucher amounts, batch totals, and agency identifiers.
Financial Oversight & Risk Identification: Monitor expenses and payment activity to identify questionable or non-compliant charges, escalating concerns to leadership and ensuring supervisory approval for transactions exceeding established thresholds.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
VCS offers competitive benefits, including:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to payment processing for suppliers, contractors, and official government travelers.
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees, travelers, vendors, and stakeholders.
Accounts Payable Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounts payable functions and an understanding of their impact on organizational financial statements and reporting processes.
Work Organization and Time Management: Ability to organize workload, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Office Equipment Proficiency: Skill in operating standard office equipment, including calculators, computer terminals, printers, and facsimile machines to support daily operations.
Financial Systems and Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with experience using General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Retail Invoice Match systems to document and report financial transactions and receipts.
Inventory and Internal Controls Knowledge: Knowledge of Store Inventory Management and Retail Management Systems, including internal controls and separation of duties related to payment processing activities.
Travel Coordination and Logistics: Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate official travel arrangements, including transportation and lodging, for government employees, groups, and guests traveling on official business.
Please note: Due to federal regulation, resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.