Job opening: FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Salary: $68 405 - 107 590 per year
Published at: May 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Telework situational in accordance with agency policy. Position is a GS-9 lead GS-11; it will be filled at the GS-9 or GS-11 level; incumbent will be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level pending time in grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next higher/target level grade duties. Hours: 8hrs -Core hours observed 0900-1500.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties
Duties are described at the full performance level GS-11. If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
As a Financial Specialist provides customer service for financial documents, budget submissions and reimbursable funding actions; resolves financial and operational problems in order to enhance programs and support activities.
Responsible for preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting accounting data; operating, maintaining and modifying the data in accounting system of record; ensuring cash management receivables and payables.
Reviews unliquidated obligations; assists with reconciling contracts; managing reimbursable orders; analyzing reports; reviewing and reconciling subsidiary ledgers.
Audits and reconciles financial data/reports; track costs associated with support agreements. Analyze financial/budgetary regulations and policies to promote efficient and effective use of resources.
Reconcile personnel costs utilizing automated financial systems such as, the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) and with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Monitors payroll execution, runs biweekly reports such as: Automated Time, Attendance, and Production System (ATAAPS) uncertified time report, ATAAPS missing time reports; Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) missing time reports.
Provides training for non-financial personnel on financial responsibilities; assisting fund managers on the proper use of funds; and/or administering government-wide charge card programs.
Verifies work steps and transactions for auditing are fully documented, correct and available on demand. Communicates with team and other FBCH departments to find out what problems have come up during previous audits.
Communicates with customer or performing organizations to initiate the support agreement process.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This is a DOD Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet position requirements for certification at Level 2 within 2 years of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain certification may result in adverse action.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing financial documents, budget submissions and reimbursable funding actions; resolving financial and operational problems in order to enhance programs and support activities; interpreting policies and regulations in the area Finance/Budget; auditing and reconciling financial data/reports; monitors civilian payroll execution and running biweekly payroll reports; coordinating and tracking costs associated with support agreements, and executing financial management automated systems such as: (i.e., General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Payroll systems). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Accounting or Budget.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing financial documents, budget submissions and reimbursable funding actions; interpreting policies and regulations in the area Finance/Budget; auditing and reconciling financial data/reports; assists with civilian payroll execution and running biweekly payroll reports; track costs associated with support agreements, and executing financial management automated systems such as: (i.e., General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and Payroll systems). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Accounting or Budget.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DDAAFG DHA NCR MKT-FT BELVOIR COMM HOS
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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