Position Summary

　　The Accountant III will support the CBP transition department responsibilities. This contract support will enable the FFS to effectively process payments, collections, record accounting transactions, provide reports, and perform other ad-hoc financial services. This position is responsible for the selection and application of CBP established procedures and techniques and for the protection of sensitive financial information.

　　Essential Functions

　　Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, decisions and rulings to accounting policies and procedures to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

　　Providing professional accounting advice and guidance, accounting data interpretations, and related financial systems problem resolutions.

　　Recording accounting transactions in SAP.

　　Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and documenting account information and reducing recurring errors.

　　Preparing reports as requested by TFF and FFS management.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　JOB SPECIFICATIONS/Qualifications

　　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

　　Ability to multitask and have effective time management skills

　　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

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

　　Dextera Corporation fosters a diverse work environment and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and offer employment opportunities without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other distinction protected by federal, state or local laws. M/F/V/D encouraged to apply.