Federal Financial Operations Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Springfield, MO seeks a Financial Program Specialist to ensure accurate financial data output from FMIS, support the Certifying Officer, and monitor obligations for timeliness and accuracy. You will train accounting technicians on policy, GAAP, and applicable laws, while upholding security responsibilities common to all institution staff.

The posted salary range is $57,188–$82,301 per year, with eligibility under Fed Transition.

Qualifications

• Upload legible transcripts if education is a requirement for the job.
• Foreign education: follow official procedures for recognition.
• Superior Academic Achievement candidates must provide transcripts.
• Official transcript required prior to first day on duty.

Responsibilities

• Output financial data from FMIS accurately and timely.
• Assist Certifying Officer with approving and certifying payments.
• Monitor processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze obligation documents for payment vouchers and classification.
• Train accounting technicians on policy, regulations, and GAAP.

Skills

FMIS knowledge

Financial data analysis

GAAP understanding

Training/mentoring

Policy compliance

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Springfield, MO seeks a Financial Program Specialist to ensure accurate financial data output from FMIS, support the Certifying Officer, and monitor obligations for timeliness and accuracy. You will train accounting technicians on policy, GAAP, and applicable laws, while upholding security responsibilities common to all institution staff.

The posted salary range is $57,188–$82,301 per year, with eligibility under Fed Transition.