Federal Accounting & Funds Controls Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Aurora, Colorado supports the Financial Operations Division (J8). This Direct Hire Solicitation position handles payment and collection documentation, voucher certification, and advisory support to financial managers.

Candidates must be able to obtain a favorable background check (NACI), complete a 1-year probationary period, and secure the Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months. Public Financial Disclosure reports are required on entry and annually.

Qualifications

• Background investigation and suitability may be required.
• Must obtain NACI background check.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Must obtain Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months.
• Submit and maintain OGE 278/OGE450 disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Process payment and collection supporting documents and voucher certification.
• Provide professional accounting advice and management accounting information to financial managers.
• Review financial output to identify problems and trends.
• Certify prior year funds availability for proposed obligations or withdrawals.
• Review and desk-audit SOPs for accounting functions.
• Provide certification of collection vouchers for refund program.
• Research major issues impacting financial records and accounting systems.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Financial Management Certification Level II

Job description

Talentify in Aurora, Colorado supports the Financial Operations Division (J8). This Direct Hire Solicitation position handles payment and collection documentation, voucher certification, and advisory support to financial managers.

Candidates must be able to obtain a favorable background check (NACI), complete a 1-year probationary period, and secure the Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months. Public Financial Disclosure reports are required on entry and annually.