Financial Program Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Financial Program Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely financial data output from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and provides administrative assistance to the department. The position serves as, or assists, the institution Certifying Officer, with primary responsibility for approving and certifying payments. It monitors and reviews the processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness, analyzes obligation documents to determine voucher validity and proper obligation classification, and provides formal and informal training to accounting technicians on policy, regulations, and applicable laws related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

As with other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and recurringly.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable GL-07 or GL-09 qualification requirements through education, specialized experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• For GL-07 education qualification: one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
• For GL-09 education qualification: a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• For GL-07 and GL-09 experience qualification: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, related to the position and qualifying the applicant to perform its duties.
• GL-07 qualifying experience examples include reconciling subsidiary accounts to general ledger accounts, developing accounting spreadsheets, classifying transactions by general ledger account, reviewing obligation reports for fund control or over-obligation, and resolving ledger discrepancies.
• GL-09 qualifying experience includes knowledge and experience in accounting and budgeting principles, financial reporting and federal standards, accounting and budgeting techniques and procedures, and appropriation laws as they apply to federal obligations and payments.
• When qualifying through education, provide legible transcripts with identifying information; degrees and coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Foreign education must meet applicable recognition requirements.
• Applicants claiming Superior Academic Achievement must provide a transcript and meet the stated class-standing, GPA, or recognized honor-society criteria.
• Meet the Selective Service requirement, if applicable.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• A one-year probationary period applies to initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position.
• Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire assessments must submit the request and supporting documentation before starting the assessments; required assessments must be completed within the specified 48-hour period when applicable.
• A maximum entry age of 36 applies to original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution position, subject to stated exceptions for certain veterans and applicants with prior federal law-enforcement coverage.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely financial data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and provide administrative assistance to the department.
• Serve as or assist the institution Certifying Officer, with primary responsibility for approving and certifying payments.
• Monitor and review the processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze obligation documents to determine whether payment vouchers are valid and obligations are properly classified.
• Provide formal and informal training to accounting technicians on policy, regulations, and applicable laws related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Maintain the security of the correctional institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level