This position is located within the Financial Operations Branch of the Budget and Finance Division.  The Division is responsible for all financial aspects of the District of Columbia Courts and the duties of the Fiscal Officer outlined in Title 11, Section 1723(a)(2) of the D.C. Code.  The position is responsible for planning, developing and implementing accounting functions involved in the monitoring, and disbursement of funds of the D.C. Courts.

Duties

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Requirements

• Background and security investigation are required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or G.E.D plus seven (7) years of financial services experience which will include at least three (3) years of experience in entering, modifying, tracking, and analyzing information in computer accounting and digital accounting and digital record keeping systems. Preferred education and experience:  Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field that includes a minimum of 24 college credit hours in accounting plus three (3) years of experience in entering, modifying, tracking, and analyzing information in computer accounting and digital record keeping systems. Experience using both manual and electronic payment systems. Experience interpreting data and drafting narrative reports for managers. Familiarity with basic operations management and knowledge of travel regulations and techniques. If you previously applied, you must reapply for consideration. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

Education

TTo qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: G. Brandon
• Phone: 202-879-8159
• Email: [email protected]