This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Finance. This position is not remote but is designated as telework-eligible. If you are selected, you may be eligible to request telework according to the agency's telework policy. Due to anticipated high application levels, we will close this announcement when we reach 100 applicants, which may be prior to the final advertised date.

Duties

The Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate) will perform the following duties: Review purchase card cost data and purchase card log data to reconcile any discrepancies and post costs to appropriate cost centers. Review obligating documents received from a variety of sources and post obligations via Oracle Federal Financial (OFF). Generate recurring reports, such as those related to Open Obligations, Accrued Expenses, and Prepaid Expenses, through the Commission's accounting system. Serve as the payroll administrator for the Agency, transmitting time and attendance records for processing.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
• You will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement.
• You must submit transcripts/course listings.
• If you are selected, the entire period served under the Recent Graduates program will be a trial period.
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/1959.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. Eligibility for employment for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program requires, within the previous two years, (please see special consideration and exceptions to this requirement below), completion of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Your post-secondary education or curricula must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education to qualify. Special Consideration for preference eligible veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation. You begin your 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility period in this case cannot exceed six (6) years from the date on which you completed your education. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: specialized experience, education, OR a combination of education and experience. Specialized Experience: You need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as assisting in providing financial administration services; resolving financial discrepancies; and recommending solutions. Education: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D. Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To learn more about the Pathways program, please visit: Students & Recent Graduates (opm.gov)

Education

For proof of education, you are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements, if it has been certified. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accreditation organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: https://www.naces.org/members

Unofficial transcripts are accepted when applying to the position. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected. Education is also verified as part of the background investigation.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Melanie West
• Email: [email protected]