Accounting Clerk PT – 6866

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Part Time 20-29 hrs Washington, DC, US

5 days ago Requisition

OMB NO:

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6866

Opening Date: 06 August 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0525-02

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Schedule:

Part Time (20-29 hours/week)

Position:
Accounting Clerk Salary: $22.09/hour

Who May Apply:
All Sources

Location:

Washington, DC - Headquarters

Performs accounting support work to maintain an assigned area of journals and ledgers;
Assist with all aspects of accounting functions to include data entry, various GL account and bank reconciliations, journal entries, AP and AR reimbursements.

Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy; maintains files of all correspondence pertaining to financial records and accounting. Maintains open lines of communication with internal and external customers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment.

Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications.

Minimum :

• 1. High School Diploma or GED.
• 2. One year of experience, which demonstrates proficiency in accounting clerical methods and techniques.
• 3. Experience in Microsoft Office with basic Excel experience.
• 4. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• 1. Completion of basic accounting course(s).
• 2. Two years of accounting clerk experience.

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

• Residency Requirements:
  Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.