Job 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.

Job Description

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.