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 nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Systems Accountant for our St. Louis, MO Jefferson Barracks Central Office. Join our positive environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.
This job is open to
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
Duties
Financial Systems Management & Optimization: Lead the administration, enhancement, and continuous improvement of financial systems, applications, and business processes to ensure efficiency, functionality, and data integrity.
Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit Support: Ensure financial transactions, systems, and reporting comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards, and support internal controls, audits, and risk mitigation efforts.
Financial Reporting & Closing Operations: Support accurate and timely financial reporting by assisting with monthly and annual close activities, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data accuracy.
System Development, Data Management & SQL Support: Develop and maintain databases, reports, and system solutions using SQL and related tools to improve reporting capabilities, data organization, and operational performance.
System Implementation, Training & User Support: Coordinate system upgrades, testing, and implementations while providing training, technical guidance, and ongoing support to financial system users.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Vendor Coordination: Partner with internal departments, external vendors, and service providers to resolve system issues, improve integrations, and enhance overall business operations.
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
Minimum Specialized Qualifications: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must demonstrate the following:
Financial Reporting Experience: Minimum of two years of professional experience preparing and analyzing a variety of financial reports.
Accounting Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and standard accounting practices.
Financial Analysis & Problem Solving: Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate financial data and identify discrepancies, trends, or operational issues.
Decision-Making Ability: Ability to assess financial information and make sound, informed decisions.
Budget & Fiscal Closeout Support: Experience assisting with budget execution activities, including fiscal year-end closeout processes.
Accounting Systems & Process Development: Experience preparing procedural instructions supporting the development, implementation, or modification of automated accounting systems.
Account Reconciliation: Ability to research and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts and subsidiary records.
Automated Accounting System Operations: Experience entering, updating, retrieving, and maintaining financial data within automated accounting systems.
Work Planning & Priority Management: Ability to establish work priorities, manage deadlines, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
Please note: Due to federal regulation, resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.
Education
- 24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 semester hours in business law; OR
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or similar) that includes at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
Documentation Requirement: Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with the application. Education cannot be credited without transcript verification.
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.
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 4/27/2026 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.
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.