Federal Accounting Technician - Public Service & Compliance

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

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