Financial Processing Clerk III - Back Office

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Financial Processing Clerk III to join our team. This is a remote position that will support the Department of Education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues. - Prepare account reconciliations and various analyses supporting month end/quarter end financials, and help to ensure the integrity of accounting/financial data. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Research accounts and answer customer questions in a clear, professional and grammatically correct response. Minimum Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent with Associates degree and/or 2-4 years of experience. - May have additional training or education in area of specialization. Additional Requirements as per contract/client: - FSA, Department of Education experience preferred - High School Diploma or GED required - Must reside in the U.S. - Experience with CLASS preferred - Must be a U.S. citizen. - Must be able to pass a criminal background check. - Must not be delinquent or in default on any federal student loans. - Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance. Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education. - Obtaining and Maintaining a PIV-I card is a requirement of this position. PIV-I cards must be picked up in person. New and existing employees may need to travel via car, train, or plane to a designated location to pick up their new or replacement PIV-I card. Any travel expenses will be paid for by Maximus. Home Office Requirements: - Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection - Internet download speed of 25mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to [1] www.speedtest.net) - Private work area and adequate power source EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Minimum Salary $ 20.03 Maximum Salary $ 29.41