2025-07-31
BCT Partners, LLC
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Washington
District of Columbia
20001
United States
About BCT?
We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change.
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BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.?
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To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission, go to our website and follow us on social media.?
https://www.bctpartners.com/?
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About the Role
The Account Clerk is responsible for processing reviewer payments, including travel reimbursements, stipends, and per diems, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and Office of Head Start (OHS) guidelines. This role ensures accurate reconciliation of travel documentation, maintains organized financial records, and supports budget reporting. The Account Clerk also ensures compliance with government audit standards and FAR 52.245-1 asset tracking requirements, promptly flagging any discrepancies. Additional duties may be assigned to support BCT’s operational goals.
How You Contribute to the Team:
Reviewer Reimbursement and Payment Processing
Process payments for reviewer travel costs, stipends, and per diems according to Federal Travel Regulations and OHS guidelines.
Reconcile post-review travel documentation against approved travel authorizations and cost ceilings.
Financial Recordkeeping
Maintain organized records of all reviewer payments, invoices, and travel reimbursements.
Assist in preparing budget and expenditure reports for OHS as required under contract deliverables.
Audit and Compliance
Ensure all financial data complies with government audit standards and FAR 52.245-1 asset tracking requirements.
Flag discrepancies or delayed submissions to the Logistics Manager for resolution.
Perform these and other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives.
What You Bring to the Table:
As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply!
Educational Requirements:
An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is ideal, though addition years of comparable and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience Requirements:
2 years of experience in financial recordkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or administrative accounting support is required; 5 years is required without a degree.
Experience processing reimbursements or travel-related payments in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) is highly preferred.
Familiarity with government contracts, FAR 52.245-1 compliance, or other federally funded programs is also a plus.
Skills and Expertise:
Strong attention to detail with a track record of highly accurate financial documentation and reports.
Exceptional organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Able to analyze and identify discrepancies in financial documents and escalate appropriately.
Knowledge, understanding and ability to follow audit standards, compliance practices, and financial documentation best practices.
Proficiency with computer, Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and must be well versed in data entry, and the use of formulas and pivot tables in Excel; experience with SharePoint, Monday.com desirable.
Proficient with video meetings/conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Adobe Connect, MS Teams).
Ability to adapt quickly to new applications.
Able to meet job requirements while working in a remote work environment.
Communication:
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to support cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively with diverse teams, grant recipients and other stakeholders.
Clear written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Must be able to communicate, collaborate and interact with colleagues in a remote work environment; must participate in virtual meetings, appear on camera as needed, and contribute to meeting content as required
There are multiple factors considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align with the specified role, geographic location, education as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes a base salary between $26.45 and $28.85 per hour along with a generous benefits package. BCT’s benefits include partially subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, paid family leave, and a generous paid time off policy.
This is a remote position located in any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC. We support and encourage a strong staff community, leveraging virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices. The African philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) is an overarching value that influences our leadership and interactions.??
This Project??
Head Start (HS) is a national program that provides comprehensive child development services, primarily to low-income children and their families, and includes Early Head Start (EHS), Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) as well as American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) programs.????
The Head Start program is administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).? The Head Start Act and OHS require periodic monitoring and review of all federally funded Head Start programs to ensure adherence to Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and regulations.? This project is responsible for the monitor review scheduling, team deployment and management, travel planning and logistics, content area expertise, conducting reviews and monitoring report drafting.???
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BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. BCT will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. BCT Partners does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@bctpartners.com.
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