Accounting Clerk III

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBP's Office of Finance is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to provide comprehensive financial, accounting, and administrative support in a government environment. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance within a security-clearance framework.

Responsibilities include auditing leave balances, resolving pay discrepancies, processing deductions and travel vouchers, handling vendor invoices, and assisting with financial reports and audit requests, while maintaining strict adherence

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.
• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of post-secondary education in business/finance/accounting, or a 4-year degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Access and related Office products; comfortable with databases and multiple monitors.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Must complete U.S. Government background investigation and security clearance; report onsite as required.
• Knowledge of English language structure, spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• Ability to address customer inquiries with a courteous and patient demeanor.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, accounting, and administrative support to the CBP Office of Finance.
• Audit and reconcile employee leave balances and pay records.
• Research and resolve pay discrepancies.
• Process union dues, garnishments, separation debts, onboarding documents, and pay-related activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries and manage pay-related tickets.
• Support workers' compensation, retirement, tax adjustments, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program activities.
• Reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts and prepare journal vouchers.
• Assist with accounting and financial reports and audit requests.
• Audit and process temporary-duty and permanent-change-of-station travel vouchers.
• Manage relocation program invoices and travel-related inquiries.
• Process vendor and utility invoices and track invoice status.
• Manage daily deposits to the Treasury.
• Input payment schedules and coordinate with procurement and contracting officers.
• Support government credit card program operations and reconcile billing data.
• Provide user assistance and perform other finance operations duties as assigned.
• Report onsite when required to support business or contract requirements.

Job description

• Provide financial, accounting, and administrative support to the CBP Office of Finance
• Audit and reconcile employee leave balances and pay records
• Research and resolve pay discrepancies
• Process union dues, garnishments, separation debts, onboarding documents, and pay-related activities
• Respond to employee inquiries and manage pay-related tickets
• Support workers' compensation, retirement, tax adjustments, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program activities
• Reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts and prepare journal vouchers
• Assist with accounting and financial reports and audit requests
• Audit and process temporary-duty and permanent-change-of-station travel vouchers
• Manage relocation program invoices and travel-related inquiries
• Process vendor and utility invoices and track invoice status
• Manage daily deposits to the Treasury
• Input payment schedules and coordinate with procurement and contracting officers
• Support government credit card program operations and reconcile billing data
• Provide user assistance and perform other finance operations duties as assigned
• Report onsite when required to support business or contract requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of post-high school education in business, management, finance, accounting, or related field OR completion of a four-year program at an accredited college or university in any field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Office products, established databases, and multiple monitors
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Must successfully complete the required U.S. Government background investigation and security clearance process
• Must obtain and maintain the required security clearance as a condition of employment and continued employment
• Knowledge of English language structure, content, spelling, composition, and grammar
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person
• Ability to address customer inquiries with a pleasant and patient demeanor
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied instructions
• Must comply with all CBP security, training, and onboarding requirements
• Professional demeanor and adherence to CBP's standards of conduct
• May be required to work overtime during peak periods and perform mission-essential functions during government furloughs or shutdowns
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the designated CBP office and be able to report onsite when required
• Position is subject to the Service Contract Act

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial processing, accounting support, and customer service within a government finance environment. Proficient in managing financial records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Processing
• Accounting Support
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Mathematical Calculations
• Audit Processing

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Customer Inquiry Management
• Task Prioritization
• Professional Demeanor
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• CBP
• Service Contract Act
• Union Dues Processing
• Workers' Compensation
• Travel Voucher Audit

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Established Databases