Financial Clerk

U.S. Courts - Western District of Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court in San Antonio, TX is accepting applications for the Financial Clerk position. The role performs accounting functions for the Clerk’s finance department, including data entry, vouchers, reconciliations, and monthly disbursements. Strong detail orientation and Excel skills are required.

A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred. Starting salary ranges from CL 25-26 ($50,086–$68,968) depending on experience, with possible part-time telework. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2 years of current, progressively responsible financial experience in a court or corporate setting.
• Detail oriented, highly organized; intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Windows-based accounting applications.
• Proficient audit, data entry, math, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; mature judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audits and/or performs data entry of voucher types submitted for payment.
• Imports, posts and records Cash Register receipt transactions.
• Establishes and maintains case and victim records.
• Keeps Trial Balance of Deposit Funds reconciled.
• Prepares and reviews case payment vouchers and transfers.
• Monitors restitution activity and prepares monthly disbursements.
• Researches case payments for proper application to criminal debt accounts.
• Reconciles accounts with U.S. Attorney’s Office, Probation and other agencies.
• Researches and assesses actions for returned checks.
• Performs backup accounting tasks including data entry, filing, reports, and reconciliations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Excel

Word

Data entry

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows-based accounting applications

Job description

Position: Financial Clerk

Job Number: USDC 27-02

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Starting Salary: $50,086 - $68,968 (CL 25-26) – Depending on experience and qualifications.

(Transfers within the Judiciary will be considered for a salary match up to the CL 26)

Location: San Antonio, Texas

The Executive Office of the United States District Clerk in San Antonio is currently accepting applications for the position of Financial Clerk. The financial clerk will perform a variety of accounting functions for the finance department of the Clerk’s Executive Office. The position involves extensive verbal and written communication with judicial officers, other court agencies, and judicial and clerical staff. The incumbent will report to the Administrative Manager. Position may allow for part-time telework.

• Audits and/or performs data entry of various voucher types submitted for payment.
• Imports, posts and records Cash Register receipt transactions.
• Establishes and maintains case and victim records.
• Keeps the Trial Balance of Deposit Funds reconciled.
• Prepares and reviews case payment vouchers and transfers.
• Monitors restitution activity and prepares monthly disbursements.
• Research case payments received for proper application to criminal debt accounts.
• Works with U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Probation, and other government agencies to reconcile criminal debt accounts and case records.
• Researches and assesses necessary action for returned checks.
• Perform backup accounting tasks and other duties as assigned including data entry; filing; generating and reconciling automated reports; reconciling variances between account summaries; creating and maintaining comput

• Position requires 2 years of current, progressively responsible financial experience in a court or corporate setting, to include a background in automated accounting and an understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
• Candidate must be detail oriented, highly organized, and have at least an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Windows based accounting applications.
• Proficient audit, data entry, math, and multi-tasking skills are required to meet deadlines and the demands of varying workloads under minimal supervision.
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, in addition to a solid work ethic and the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.

Starting salary is expected to be set between the CL 25 / Step 1 ($50,086) to CL 26 / Step 25 ($68,968). If hired at the CL 25, there is non-competitive promotional potential to the CL 26. Consideration for appointment at the higher salary level may be given to applicants who are transferring within the federal judiciary and/or possess a significant amount of preferred work experience.

The United States Courts reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. More than one position may be filled from this posting. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court Unit Executive may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payments. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S. citizenship. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at-will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request). Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation is needed.

The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer