Finance Processing Clerk III – Financial Reconciliation (Back Office) 

General information

Job Posting Title 

Finance Processing Clerk III – Financial Reconciliation (Back Office)

Date 

Monday, October 27, 2025

City 

Remote

Country 

United States

Working time 

Full-time

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. The incumbent will prepare account reconciliations and various analyses to support month-end/quarter-end financials and to help ensure the integrity of accounting/financial data.

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 Requirements as per contract/client:

 – FSA, Department of Education experience required

 – 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

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.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [email protected].

Minimum Salary

13.30

Maximum Salary

29.85