Accounting Clerk III

Goldschmitt and Associates

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About The Position

Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk III, who supports the VA Financial Services Center (FSC) by reviewing, processing, and resolving vendor invoices and payment transactions in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (PPA), VA policies, and established federal accounting practices. This role requires independent judgment, attention to detail, and proficiency with VA financial management systems to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payments. Preference will be given to candidates who live within 50 miles of Austin, Texas or Waco, Texas. Onsite travel required if residing outside of a commutable distance of those locations.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while meeting quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification, such as the GED
Possess at least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related administrative field
Possess the ability to perform basic Accounting Technician functions
Experience processing invoices, payments, or financial transactions in automated financial systems
Proficiency in reviewing detailed financial data and resolving discrepancies
Possess the ability to pass and maintain eligibility to pass a Tier II Public Trust investigation

Nice To Haves

Possess knowledge of the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) requirements and federal accounting principles preferred

Responsibilities

Review submitted vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with VA and FSC policies and Prompt Payment Act (PPA) requirements
Catalog, prioritize, and manage invoices and supporting documentation within designated work queues and electronic content management systems based on processing requirements
Enter and maintain invoice, vendor, and transaction data within VA FSC Financial Management Systems, including FMS, iFAMS, IPPS, and related platforms
Compute, prepare, validate, and review financial transaction data prior to manual or automated payment processing
Analyze invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and receiving reports to validate certifications, pricing, discounts, penalties, quantities, and vendor identification
Identify and resolve duplicate invoice submissions in accordance with VA and FSC policies
Analyze and correct rejected electronic invoices, including those processed through Tungsten, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), fax, mail, or other electronic invoicing platforms
Review and analyze FMS and iFAMS obligations and transactions to respond to vendor and VA station inquiries, taking appropriate corrective or adjustment actions
Investigate and resolve payment rejects and variances (e.g., cost, quantity, VID discrepancies, or funding issues) to ensure proper obligation and disbursement of funds
Substantiate payment rejects and perform corrective actions in alignment with VA and FSC directives
Prepare and process Bills of Collection for erroneous payments, including follow-up, vendor offsets, receivable processing, and referral to the U.S. Treasury when required
Resolve vendor and field facility inquiries related to payment status, expenditure transfers, expedited payments, purchase order changes, and acceptance date updates
Communicate directly with station accounting, fiscal, and procurement personnel to resolve payment issues and support operational continuity
Independently complete assignments involving multiple, variable steps requiring sound judgment and subject matter expertise
Maintain productivity standards supporting the processing of high-volume transactions, contributing to an annual workload of approximately 500,000 payment transactions