Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

U.S. Department of Justice; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice in Hawaii–Honolulu is seeking corrections professionals dedicated to humane and secure environments and public safety through reentry preparation.

This role focuses on accurate financial data management, payments certification, and compliance with policies that govern federal obligations. Responsibilities include assisting the Certifying Officer, monitoring obligations for accuracy, and training accounting staff on applicable laws and GAAP, while upholding security

Qualifications

• Experience with FMIS and financial data output.
• Ability to review and certify payments as required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and federal regulations.
• Experience training accounting technicians.

Responsibilities

• Output financial data from FMIS accurately and timely.
• Assist Certifying Officer with payment approvals.
• Monitor processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze obligation documents for voucher validity and classification.
• Conduct training on policy, regulations, and GAAP.
• Maintain security responsibilities as required by correctional institution staff.

Skills

FMIS experience

Payments processing

GAAP knowledge

Accounting staff training

Tools

FMIS

Job description

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

Duties

• Responsible for the accurate and timely output of financial data from the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and providing administrative assistance to the department.
• Serves as or assists the institution Certifying Officer with primary responsibility for approving and certifying payments.
• Responsible for monitoring/reviewing the processing of all obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyzes obligation documents to determine validity of payment vouchers and proper classification of the obligations.
• Conducts formal as well as informal training to accounting technicians in the areas of policy, regulations, and various laws that fall under the area of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: