Financial Program Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Philadelphia seeks candidates with strong accounting and budgeting expertise to support financial reporting for federal obligations. The role requires graduate-level education or equivalent experience and a solid understanding of federal budgeting principles.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of appropriation laws and to combine education with hands-on experience in government financial operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate education must provide the applicant with the skills to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with accounting and budgeting principles, concepts, theories and practices for federal agencies.
• Experience with budgeting techniques, procedures and their applications.
• Knowledge of appropriation laws as they apply to Federal Government obligations and payments.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Accounting and Budgeting

Federal Financial Reporting

Budgetary Laws

Education

Masters or equivalent graduate degree

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Note

Graduate education must provide the applicant with the skills to perform the duties of the position.

OR

Experience

• Experience with accounting and budgeting principles, concepts, theories and practices, and financial reporting and standards for federal agencies.
• Experience working with accounting and budgeting techniques, procedures and their applications.
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of appropriation laws as they apply to Federal Government obligations and payments.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**