Accounting Clerk III (53262)

Gap Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk III provides financial, accounting, and administrative support to the CBP Office of Finance. The role handles work across payroll, financial reporting, travel, commercial accounts, government card programs, and customer service, ensuring that financial transactions are accurate, compliant, and processed on time in support of CBP’s mission. The position may be fully remote or hybrid, depending on the assigned department’s requirements. Employees must live within 50 miles of the designated CBP office and be able to report onsite as needed for contract requirements, meetings, training, audits, or other business needs. The role is subject to the Service Contract Act and CBP security, training, and onboarding requirements. Employees may need to work overtime during peak periods and perform mission-essential functions during government furloughs or shutdowns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least two years of post-high-school education in business, management, finance, accounting, or a 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, and use of multiple monitors.
Must have a working computer monitor at the home residence for remote or hybrid work.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must successfully complete the required U.S. Government background investigation and security clearance process and obtain and maintain the clearance required for the position.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Must comply with CBP security, training, and onboarding requirements.
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the designated CBP office and be able to report onsite when required.

Nice To Haves

Computer proficiency and ability to navigate and enter information into established databases and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of English-language structure and content, including vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person, as appropriate for the audience.
Ability to address customer inquiries with a pleasant and patient demeanor.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret information; and select appropriate mathematical methods or formulas.
Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret a wide variety of instructions involving abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Audit and reconcile employee leave balances and pay records.
Research and resolve pay discrepancies; process union dues, garnishments, and separation debts.
Respond to employee inquiries, manage pay-related tickets, and process onboarding documents.
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 respond to audit requests.
Audit and process temporary-duty and permanent-change-of-station travel vouchers.
Manage relocation program invoices and respond to travel-related inquiries.
Process vendor and utility invoices, track invoice status, and manage daily deposits to the Treasury.
Input payment schedules and coordinate with procurement and contracting officers.
Support government credit card program operations, reconcile billing data, and assist users.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of finance operations.