Accounting Clerk

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.

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

Core Competencies 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.

Highest-signal resume keywords Financial Processing

Accounting Support

Customer Service

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Reporting

General Ledger Reconciliation

Data Collection and Analysis

Mathematical Calculations

Audit Processing

Soft Skills Effective Communication

Customer Inquiry Management

Task Prioritization

Professional Demeanor

Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords CBP

Service Contract Act

Union Dues Processing

Workers' Compensation

Travel Voucher Audit

Tools & Technologies Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Established Databases

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