Corrections Finance & Payments Compliance Specialist

U.S. Department of Justice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a corrections financial specialist to ensure accurate processing of obligations and timely payments using FMIS. This role supports administration and financial integrity within a correctional setting.

You will train accounting technicians, monitor payments, and uphold safety and security responsibilities within the correctional institution. This position requires diligence, accuracy, and adherence to GAAP and DOJ policies.

Qualifications

• CTAP or ICTAP eligibility priority for surplus/ displaced DOJ/federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Output financial data from FMIS accurately and timely and provide administrative assistance.
• Assist or serve as Certifying Officer with payments approvals.
• Monitor processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze obligation documents to verify payment voucher validity and proper classification.
• Provide formal and informal training to accounting technicians on policy, regulations, GAAP.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a corrections financial specialist to ensure accurate processing of obligations and timely payments using FMIS. This role supports administration and financial integrity within a correctional setting.

You will train accounting technicians, monitor payments, and uphold safety and security responsibilities within the correctional institution. This position requires diligence, accuracy, and adherence to GAAP and DOJ policies.