Accountant III

Dextera Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$45,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

The Accountant III will support the CBP Payroll Branch by assisting with complex settlement cases, data mining, auditing, and other technical accounting duties. This position is responsible for the selection and application of CBP established procedures and techniques and for the protection of sensitive financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field of study
A minimum of six months experience in auditing or a similar function
Common uses in Excel: Sumifs, Vlookups, Pivot tables, SAP analysis add in, MID function, Concatenate, Conditional formatting, and IFERROR
Maintaining policy knowledge and frequent research in handbooks, directives, and agency policy site (OPM.gov)
Applying policy knowledge to timecards, audits, and employee inquiries
Data retrieval from Insight
Attention to detail
Multitasking and time management
Efficient and comfortable with large amounts of data
Efficient navigation and use of multiple USDA applications
Advanced knowledge of and/or experience with accounting principles and practices
Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations
Ability to perform complex financial calculations
Ability to learn quickly and perform under pressure
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to address all customer inquiries with a pleasant and patient demeanor.
Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical and financial calculations. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret information. Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
Advanced proficiency with computers and ability to navigate/enter information into established databases and Microsoft Office products.
Must be able to secure and maintain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation.
MUST be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Perform various audits to confirm accurate balances are maintained and in accordance with policies
Utilize spreadsheets and financial programs to accurately and efficiently enter payments and other adjustments while ensuring policies and regulations are adhered to
Perform biweekly timecard audits to prevent pay and regulatory violation issues
Prepare and manage waiver payments impacted by applicable pay caps while maintaining additional pay guidelines and regulations are met
Maintain knowledge of regulations and policies that impact pay, leave, and settlements
Analysis and review of settlement cases ranging in complexity
Data mining
Report preparation
Auditing
Other duties as assigned