Accounting Clerk III

• 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.

• 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

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.

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

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

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

• U.S. Government Security Clearance

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

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