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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>To support the Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) team in managing a record-high volume of AD/CVD cases, easing workload demands and creating a potential pipeline for future full-time analysts.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Position Overview: </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Finance/Accounting Specialist III will serve as a senior-level subject matter expert supporting complex antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations for the Department of Commerce. This position plays a critical role in analyzing cost submissions, identifying and resolving accounting issues, and contributing to key memoranda and determinations. Working under general supervision, the Specialist will apply deep expertise in accounting principles and cost analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used in trade enforcement decisions. 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