Entry-Level Federal Accountant – Pathways

Customs and Border Protection; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Indianapolis, IN, invites applications for a Recent Graduate appointment under the Pathways Program in its Accounting Division. The program lasts one year and aims to develop future federal finance professionals through varied accounting experiences.

Participants will support general ledger operations, conduct routine reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting, with potential for non-competitive conversion to term or permanent positions based on

Responsibilities

• Supporting general ledger operations by entering, reviewing, and verifying accounting data and routine financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, documentation, and compliance with established procedures.
• Identifying recurring accounting data errors, assisting with routine reconciliations, gathering and comparing account information, and coordinating or elevating discrepancies for review and correction.
• Compiling, reviewing and organizing accounting data from established sources to support preparation of financial information, report inputs, and required financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Applying established accounting policies, Federal accounting standards, Treasury guidance, agency directives, and local procedures while assisting with internal control reviews, procedure updates, and compliance-related activities.
• Reviewing accounting system outputs and assigned workflows, identifying inconsistencies or potential problem areas, and assisting higher-graded staff with system reviews, process improvements, audit support, and project work.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection in Indianapolis, IN, invites applications for a Recent Graduate appointment under the Pathways Program in its Accounting Division. The program lasts one year and aims to develop future federal finance professionals through varied accounting experiences.

Participants will support general ledger operations, conduct routine reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting, with potential for non-competitive conversion to term or permanent positions based on