VCS - Accounts Payable Manager

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for an Accounts Payable Manager in our Finance Center. In this role, you will report to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and play a critical role in the operations of the Finance Center.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration, that includes or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. Up to 6 semester hours of business law may be included.

OR

• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  • 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, including up to 6 semester hours of business law;
  • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) obtained through written examination.
• Official transcripts must be provided to verify qualifying education.

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting practices, with extensive experience applying these principles to ensure compliance with applicable laws, U.S. Treasury requirements, and Veteran Affairs regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and related policies.

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the normal career progression for the occupation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including developing employee performance plans and fairly evaluating employee performance based on individual accomplishments and results.
• Experience managing Accounts Payable modules within a financial management system, including understanding how subsidiary ledger activity impacts the general ledger and overall financial results.