Accounting Clerk

DUTIES :
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.

[Performs accounts receivable and accounts payable entries and collections, issues payments, and provides other essential accounting functions.

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.

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.

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

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
1. Completion of basic accounting course(s).
2. Two years of accounting clerk experience.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.]{arial”,sans-serif”=””}

– 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

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION :

– 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.
– 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.