Summary
The Financial Technician/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.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is a high-sensitive position within the Federal Judiciary. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally, pending the successful completion of the required background investigation and favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to an in-depth background check and a reinvestigation every five years.
Duties
- Maintains, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry funds, and deposit funds as well as subsidiary ledgers.
- 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.
- Uses accounting software (JIFMS, FedInvest, CCAM ) to record, store, and track information.
- Serves as point of contact and administrator for SmartBenefit transit subsidy program.
- Processes and pays bills and invoices incurred in court units District Court. 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. Process victim restitution payments along with maintaining restitution ledgers.
- Provide customer service to victims and their representatives. Works with U.S. Attorney's Office to reconcile criminal debt accounts and receivable records.
- Complies with guidelines, procedures, and policies established by the Administrative Office and the court unit.
- Responsible for completing any special projects as needed.
- Coordinate work efforts with our financial deputies in the Clerk's Office.
- Provide customer service to all members of the court and public.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
*General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above high school may be substituted for general experience.
*Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the duties and responsibilities of the position and which has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing for report generation.
Qualifications
- Experience in accounting or finance, and knowledge of financial accounting principles required for consideration above entry level.
- General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above high school may be substituted for general experience.
- Specialized experience is progressively responsible financial experience in the duties listed in this announcement.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word, as well as the ability to adjust to ever changing technology.
- Self-starter with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, professional demeanor, and ability to exercise sound judgment, act with diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in communicating with various internal and external individuals, as well as establishing and maintaining good relationships with outside contacts. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with persons with varying experiences and backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple high impact projects and priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
- Ability to understand and accurately carry out detailed and complex instructions while managing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Some lifting of records is required.
Education
High school graduate, or equivalent, required plus two years general experience. Education above high school may be substituted on the basis of one academic year being equal to one year of general experience. College degree in accounting or finance preferred.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated by a combination of education and experience with specialized experience similar to the posted position.
Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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
Interested applicants should submit one of each of the following combined into a single PDF:
- Cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position;
- Current resume; and
- Completed and signed AO-78 Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (fillable form can be found on the Employment Opportunities page of the court's website, https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/).
Application packages should be sent as a single PDF document to: jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov Include the job title for which you are applying in the subject header of the email. Submissions will not be considered complete unless all items have been received as a single PDF.
Next steps
Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals invited for an interview.
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