Financial Specialist Job in Washington, DC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Financial Specialist is responsible for assisting in the support of the financial operations of the court. This work requires processing a high volume of financial transactions, interpreting and applying complex rules and regulations, maintaining a high level of processing accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness, and providing excellent customer service.

The incumbent has daily contact with the judges, court managers and staff, Administrative Office personnel, attorneys, bank personnel, and the general public and will perform a full range of duties.

Responsibilities

The Financial Specialist position provides a full range of financial support services to the court and is responsible for funds received and disbursed by the court as well as other financial transactions and processing.

The entry level of this position assists with the ACR closeout for the district court and the bankruptcy court and will learn the case accounting structure for the district court. The following list of duties and responsibilities is considered CL-25 entry level. As the incumbent's knowledge, skills and abilities are developed, more complex duties and responsibilities will be assigned:

• Maintains, reconciles and analyzes accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry funds, and deposit funds as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records.
• Reviews and/or performs accounts payable and accounts receivable duties; has responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court.
• Prepares, updates, examines and analyzes a variety of reports as requested.
• Ensures that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed.
• Reviews travel vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred for work or training related travel for appropriateness of payment.
• Responsible for files and documents related to the monetary aspects of Bankruptcy case management.
• Uses accounting software (JIFMS, JFinSys, ACR) and systems to record, store, and track information.
• Serves as point of contact and administrator for SmartBenefits transit subsidy program.
• Maintains control over cash drawer.
• Processes receipts in appropriate case accounts and general funds.
• Processes and pays bills and invoices incurred in court units. Calculates, prepares, and issues financial statements according to established procedures.
• Adds cases and case information for civil and criminal debt. Processes payments that are supported by registry or unclaimed funds orders. Debits, credits, and totals accounts on spreadsheets, databases, and financial software used by the court unit.
• Processes victim restitution payments including processing online payments, mobile app payments, and provide customer service to victims and their representatives. Works with U.S. Attorney's Office to reconcile criminal debt accounts and receivable records.
• Processes vouchers and payments for Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys, jurors, trustees, and other similar vouchers. Creates payment vouchers for reimbursement of CJA transcript expenses for court reporters.
• Complies with guidelines, procedures, and policies established by the Administrative Office and the court unit. Gives advice and explains requirements of the Guide to Judicial Policy as they relate to proper disbursement.
• Review vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred by the court for appropriateness of payment. Accepts responsibility for files and documents related to the monetary aspects of case management (e.g. registry orders, Judgments in a Criminal Case, etc.).
• Responsible for completing any special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.

Employees are required to use the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI). This is a five-year background investigation with five-year periodic updates.

Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to:

United States District and Bankruptcy Courts
Attn: Human Resources 2024-09)
333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2712
Washington, DC 20001

Or via e-mail to: DCD_HumanResources@dcd.uscourts.gov

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 202-354-3200. For a full list of vacancies, please see our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/employment.

Next steps

Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be completed to include salary information. Indicating "see resume" is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.