Accounting Clerk

Subsidiary: T&H Services

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA 

Pay Rate: $27.77

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About the Role 

Uses knowledge of double entry bookkeeping system to provides on-site accounting support, working with operational units and corporate shared services to ensure accurate, compliant, and audit-ready financial records. 

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Posts actions to journals, identifying subsidiary accounts affected and debit and credit entries to be made and assigns proper codes
• Reviews computer printouts against manually maintained journals, detecting and correcting erroneous postings, and preparing documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data.
• Reviews lists of transactions rejected by an automated system, determining reasons for rejections and preparing necessary correcting material, dependent on site location.
• Maintains journals, subsidiary ledgers, and account records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews invoices, statements, and supporting documents for accuracy, funding, and compliance.
• Researches and resolves incomplete, inaccurate, or questionable transactions.
• Processes transactions through automated financial systems using proper accounting codes.
• Reconciles reports and records, researches variances, and makes corrections as needed.
• Prepares journal vouchers, accruals, and adjustment entries.
• Supports month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, and audits.
• Maintains organized and audit-ready accounting records.
• Supports process improvements to enhance accounting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What We're Looking For

• Five (5) years of experience providing in-depth knowledge of established accounting methods and practices, particularly in a structured, automated financial environment 
• Specialized work in government contracting preferred. 
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with work order systems such as Maximo preferred. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve complex discrepancies and errors with minimal guidance. 
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Public Trust background check, if required for the position. 
• Must be able to maintain the ability to access the government worksite.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or desk. 
• Frequent use of hands for typing, data entry, and handling paperwork. 
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.