The Supervisory Financial Analyst position is located in the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Finance and Procurement Office (FPO), Finance and Accounting Division (FAD), Payment Management Branch (PMB), Disbursing and Reconciliation Section (DRS). The FAD is dedicated to supporting and improving financial management, accounting, finance, policy, travel, and other fiscal services to the AO and judiciary through research, training, publications, and process improvement.

Duties

This position will report to the Payment Management Branch Chief in the Finance and Procurement Office (FPO), Finance and Accounting Division (FAD), Disbursing and Reconciliation Section (DRS). The FAD is seeking a self-motivated professional Supervisory Financial Analyst to join its team. The incumbent will manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the disbursement and reporting section. The ideal candidate must have supervisory experience and expert knowledge and skills in providing analysis and recommendations over the broad spectrum of financial and operational management. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the disbursement and reporting section and ensuring the staff performs section responsibilities accurately and timely. Serving as the first-line supervisor and providing technical and administrative supervision to staff responsible for disbursement operations; assigning work and monitors staff performance; preparing performance plans; and approving leave requests and timesheets timely. Reviewing staff work papers, vouchers, payment schedules, reports, and reconciliations to ensure adherence to the prescribed policies and standards, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed or in development. Managing and supervising the day-to-day disbursement certifications and payment cancellations (Treasury checks and Electronic Funds transfers) of federal and non-federal payments on behalf of all United States Court Units, Federal Public Defender Organizations (FPDO) and Administrative Office of US Courts (AOUSC) program offices. Ensuring the staff prepares check re-issuance packages for disbursements timely. Overseeing the worker's compensation and unemployment disbursement functions as well as payments and collections for federal entities. Preparing and analyzing payment and disbursement data between the Judiciary's financial system of records and U.S. Treasury Systems for accuracy. Developing and updating procedures and ensure the timely, accurate, and proper reporting of the Judiciary's external reporting requirements for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax compliance of 1099s, 1042s, and returns. Serving as a Certifying Officer in the US Treasury systems; and approving payments for federal and non-federal vendors. Participating in staff recruitment and in-house training and ensuring staff development programs are used effectively; coordinating with all appropriate offices to ensure integrated, coordinated, and effective support is provided as required; and developing and prescribing necessary procedures for assessing the quality of service. Serving as an advisor for disbursing matters; utilizing expert knowledge and skill to apply innovative approaches; identifying emerging problems, and using advanced techniques or methodologies on a variety of complex technical and systemic problem areas; and providing analysis and recommendations over the broad spectrum of financial and operational management issues. Responding to external audit requests by providing sampled financial transactions, schedules, and reconciliation documentation. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships on matters relating to financial and disbursing management operations with other organizations, such as programs and management components, external auditors, intergovernmental financial management groups, and other appropriate organizations. Keeping abreast of latest payment management initiatives through active participation and collaboration with the Treasury.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below: Managing and overseeing the day-to-day disbursement and reporting operations; Preparing and reconciling payment and disbursement data between financial system and U.S. Treasury systems; and Managing and updating procedures and ensuring timely, accurate, and proper reporting of external reporting requirements for tax compliance.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify. However, a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university in finance, business, or a related field is highly desired.

Contacts

• Address Department of Administrative Services One Columbus Circle, NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Rosemarie Thompson
• Phone: 202-502-3800
• Email: [email protected]