Financial Specialist

US Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks a candidate for a GS-9 level role in Cash Management within the Office of Finance and Accounting. The position focuses on financial data review, analysis, reconciliation, and processing responsibilities within federal financial operations.

Candidates must meet federal qualification standards: one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or education equivalence such as a master’s degree, JD, or two years of graduate study.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level in Federal service.
• Specialized experience includes review, analysis, reconciliation, monitoring or resolution of financial transactions and data.
• Education and experience may be combined to meet basic qualifications.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash management

Reconciliation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

2 years of graduate study

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Cash Management, Accounting Operations, Office of Finance and Accounting (OF&A), Under Secretary for Finance and Administration.

For the GS-9,you qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.For this position, specialized experience is defined as financial management work involving the review, analysis, reconciliation, monitoring, or resolution of financial transactions, accounts, payments, or financial data, including work in areas such as cash management, payment operations, accounts payable, vendor maintenance, electronic payment processing, or financial systems

OR

• A master`s 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 directly related to the work of the position; OR
• Combination:Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see Qualification Standards

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.