Corrections Finance & Budget Programs Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Thomson (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons seeks qualified corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Candidates must meet federal qualification guidelines (GS-7/GS-9) based on graduate education or equivalent experience, with competencies in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting as applicable to Federal agencies.

Qualifications

• GL-07 requires one year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
• GL-09 requires a master's degree or equivalent graduate education or first professional degree.
• Graduate education must provide the skills to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Experience examples include reconciling subsidiary accounts and maintaining general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports and support fund control and obligation tracking.
• Apply knowledge of appropriation laws and budgeting principles as they pertain to federal obligations.

Skills

Accounting reconciliation

General ledger

Budgeting principles

Financial reporting

Federal government rules

Education

Graduate-level education or superior academic achievement

Masters or professional degree (LL.B./J.D.) or equivalent graduate education in related field

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons seeks qualified corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Candidates must meet federal qualification guidelines (GS-7/GS-9) based on graduate education or equivalent experience, with competencies in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting as applicable to Federal agencies.