Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

U.S. Department of Justice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a corrections financial specialist to ensure accurate processing of obligations and timely payments using FMIS. This role supports administration and financial integrity within a correctional setting.

You will train accounting technicians, monitor payments, and uphold safety and security responsibilities within the correctional institution. This position requires diligence, accuracy, and adherence to GAAP and DOJ policies.

Qualifications

• CTAP or ICTAP eligibility priority for surplus/ displaced DOJ/federal employees.

Responsibilities

• Output financial data from FMIS accurately and timely and provide administrative assistance.
• Assist or serve as Certifying Officer with payments approvals.
• Monitor processing of obligations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze obligation documents to verify payment voucher validity and proper classification.
• Provide formal and informal training to accounting technicians on policy, regulations, GAAP.

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: