Duties
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Policy & Documentation Review: Reviews documentation to ensure required information is submitted in alignment with established VCS policies and procedures.
Support & Issue Resolution: Assists with responding to inquiries submitted through the ticketing portal and follows up on open items until issues are resolved and invoices are paid.
Invoice Processing Support: Supports invoice processing by routing approved invoices for accounts payable, assisting with unmatched invoices, and completing manual matches under established guidelines.
Cash Discrepancy Documentation: Prepares routine communications related to cash discrepancies and banking, reviews supporting documentation, and enters verified accounting information into the system.
Variance Review & Escalation: Assists with reviewing daily cash variances, escalates items exceeding set tolerances to supervisory staff, and supports adjustments or journal entries as directed.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial 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
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Additional Conditions of Employment include:
-Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
-Subject to background/security investigation.
Qualifications
A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
Basic Office & Technology Skills: Ability to operate standard office equipment and tools, including calculators, computers, printers, and phones, to perform daily job functions.
Microsoft Office & Collaboration Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to learn and use SharePoint modules utilized within the Finance Center.
Accounting Systems Awareness: Basic understanding of automated accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with the ability to process routine transactions and assist with corrections using established procedures.
Foundational Accounting Knowledge: Introductory knowledge of accounting concepts, including general ledger activity, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and basic account reconciliation.
Policy, Controls & Learning Orientation: Ability to learn agency policies, internal controls, vendor practices, and canteen accounting structures to ensure accurate processing and proper safeguarding of assets.
NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume.
Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.
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.
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package that includes:
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-50's (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.