Accounting Clerk III - NFC (52907)

Paycom - ATS; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk III to provide essential financial, accounting, and administrative support in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves payroll processing, financial reporting, travel management, and vendor invoicing to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position may be remote or hybrid, with onsite reporting as needed. Candidates must meet education requirements and obtain the necessary U.S. Government security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of post-high school education in business, management, finance, or 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 and use of multiple monitors.
• Must have a working computer monitor at home residence for remote work/hybrid setup.
• Must be able to successfully complete the required U.S. Government background investigation and security clearance process.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position as a condition of employment and continued employment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Support: Audit and reconcile employee leave balances and pay records; resolve pay discrepancies; process union dues, garnishments, and separation debts.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Reconcile General Ledger accounts and prepare journal vouchers; assist in accounting reports and audit responses.
• Travel Management: Audit and process travel vouchers for temporary duty and PCS; manage relocation program invoices.
• Commercial Accounts: Process vendor and utility invoices, track status, and manage daily deposits to the Treasury; coordinate with procurement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Financial reconciliation

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Outlook

Access

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Indianapolis, IN 46216, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associates Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Accounting, Position Objective: The Accounting Clerk III provides essential financial, accounting, and administrative support to the CBP Office of Finance. This role is responsible for a wide range of tasks across payroll, financial reporting, travel, commercial accounts, government card programs, revenue collections, and customer service. The Accounting Clerk III ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions in support of CBP’s mission.

This position may be fully remote or hybrid, depending on the requirements of the department to which the employee is assigned. However, the employee may be required to report to the designated CBP office as needed to support contract requirements, meetings, training, audits, or other business needs. Employees must reside within a 50-mile radius of the designated CBP office and be able to report onsite when required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll Support: Audit and reconcile employee leave balances and pay records. Research and resolve pay discrepancies, process union dues, garnishments, and separation debts. Respond to employee inquiries, manage pay-related tickets, and process onboarding documents. Support Workers’ Compensation, retirement, tax adjustments, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) activities.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Reconcile assigned General Ledger (GL) accounts and prepare journal vouchers. Assist in preparing accounting and financial reports and responding to audit requests.
• Travel Management: Audit and process travel vouchers for temporary duty and permanent change of station (PCS). Manage relocation program invoices and respond to travel-related inquiries.
• Commercial Accounts: Process vendor and utility invoices, track invoice status, and manage daily deposits to the Treasury. Input payment schedules and coordinate with procurement and contracting officers.
• Government Card Programs: Support credit card program operations, reconcile billing data, and provide user assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of finance operations.

Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of post-high school education in business, management, finance, or 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 and use of multiple monitors.
• Must have a working computer monitor at home residence for remote work/hybrid setup.
• Must be able to successfully complete the required U.S. Government background investigation and security clearance process.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position as a condition of employment and continued employment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer Skills: Proficiency with computers and ability to navigate/enter information into established databases and Microsoft Office products.
• Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Customer Service: Ability to address all customer inquiries with a pleasant and patient demeanor.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret information. Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Work Environment: When on site, work is performed in an office cubicle environment with low noise level.
• Physical Demands: Employee will have consistent and direct visual contact with multiple computer monitors.
• Other Demands: Accounting Clerk III positions are subject to the Service Contract Act. 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.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.