Accounting Clerk PT

Announcement: 6866

Opening Date: 06 August 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Work Schedule:

Part Time (20-29 hours/week)

Position:
Accounting Clerk

Salary: $22.09/hour

Opening Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0525-02

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.

OMB NO:

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

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

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

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority:
The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

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