Accounting Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Oklahoma City is seeking an Accounting Technician to support financial operations. You will monitor obligations across multiple appropriations and maintain FMIS records to ensure accurate, timely processing of payments and funds availability.

Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, and government transportation requests; performing travel-related accounting tasks; and reconciling accounts within GAO

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required to verify educational requirements.
• Foreign education recognition may apply per DoE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor obligation status across S&E, B&F, Trust Fund and Inmate Deposit funds in FMIS.
• Process purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, and government transportation requests.
• Maintain automated obligation records and ensure timely entry into the accounting system.
• Prepare reconciliations and manage travel functions in FMIS Travel Module.
• Assist in monthly account reconciliations and adjustments of prior year appropriations.

Skills

FMIS knowledge

Accounts payable

Budgeting

Obligation processing

Tools

FMIS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties encompass monitoring the obligation status of the Salaries and Expenses (S&E) appropriation, the Buildings and Facilities (B&F) appropriation, Trust Fund Operations, and Inmate Deposit fund accounting. The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and financial support services and maintaining the daily status of accounting data reflected in the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

Manages purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, government transportation requests, and other source documents and assures they are obligated against the proper appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Reviews documents for coding accuracy and ensures accurate and timely entry into the on-line accounting system. Maintains automated obligation records and source documents on a daily basis.

Prepares, reconciles, and ensures funds are available for obligation accruals, adjusts accruals in the month and quarter in which the obligation is incurred and ensures accurate entry into automated accounting system. Recording of the obligations into undelivered orders and/or accounts payable shall be performed in accordance with GAO Title 7 and other government-wide accounting standards and in conformance with applicable auditing standards.

Perform travel functions in the FMIS Travel Module such as establishing a Travel Authorization (obligation), issuing Travel Advances and preparing Travel Vouchers. Resolve Travel Advance problems at time of settlement due to the restraints of the module. Research and follow-up will be required when reconciling the Travel Advance account. Assists in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and adjustments of accounts for prior year appropriations.

Work will involve the Building and Facilities Appropriation, the Trust Fund, the Salaries and Expenses Appropriation, and various multi-year appropriations. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57188 – $72328/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government