Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a corrections finance professional. The role focuses on accurate accounting practices, reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to the general ledger, and proper classification of financial transactions to maintain cost control and compliance.

Applicants should have at least one year of graduate level education or equivalent experience, and a combination of education and experience is considered. Credit may be given for detailed work history.

Qualifications

• Graduate education must provide the applicant with the skills to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience includes reconciling accounts, classifying transactions, and reviewing obligation reports.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable with demonstrated duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciling a subsidiary account to the general ledger.
• Classify financial transactions according to the general ledger.
• Review obligation reports to aid fund control and prevent over-obligation.
• Reconcile and resolve general/subsidiary ledger discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting reconciliation

General ledger

Fund/cost control

Financial reporting

Education

One year of graduate level education

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:

One year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.

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

OR

Experience:

• Assisted with reconciling a subsidiary account to general ledger account or developed an accounting spreadsheet.
• Classified financial transactions according to the appropriate general ledger account.
• Reviewed obligation reports to assist with fund control or ensure cost centers are not over obligated.
• Reconciled and resolved general/subsidiary ledger discrepancies.

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.**