Financial Specialist Job in Miami, FL

Vacancy No. 2024-CLK-22 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $51,087.00 to $91,429.00 Grade 25 to 26
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/9/2024 Close Date 11/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Miami, FL


Summary

Financial Specialists perform work related to the financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court, ensuring compliance with appropriate Judiciary guidelines, policies, and internal controls. This is a generalist position and as needed, the incumbent may be assigned to projects and/or may transition between both the budget and financial accounting areas.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

A High-Sensitive Background Investigation is required for this position.

Duties

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-22%20Financial%20Specialist%20_0.pdf.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Offer will be contingent on passing a high-sensitive background check.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provides knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration. Requires experience in financial administration and organizational internal controls. Knowledge and experience using automated financial systems to perform day-to-day activities is required. Requires a familiarity with internal controls related to cash handling. Proficiency with Excel spreadsheet software is required. Experience and skill in the use of automated equipment including spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications is essential.

Education

Though not required preference will be given to applicants who possess a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in accounting or a related field. Accounting experience in a financial/banking setting or with financial/asset management; Government financial office experience is highly desired.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Required Documents

Cover letter, AO78 Application for Judicial Employment, resume.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Submit the completed application package electronically in pdf format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below. Do not copy/paste your documents into the email. Please make sure to annotate the announcement number on the subject line:

Email address: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Announcement: 2024-CLK-22

Attachments: Cover letter, resume, Federal Employment Application (AO 78)

AO78 can be found on our web site under the employment tab, how to apply: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
400 N. Miami Ave (HR)
Miami, FL 33128
US
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Next steps

Applicants selected to interview will be contacted via telephone or e-mail.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.