Clarification from the agency

This announcement will be open until filled. Applications received by January 2, 2025, will receive first consideration.

The Financial Specialist performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops and/or assists in budget estimates to fund all operating costs of the court unit. Reports information to the Financial Administrator for review and approval.
• Monitors and analyzes spending plans for budget allotments. Executes approved budget plans. Recommends programming actions to cover projected shortfalls. Ensures allotment levels are not exceeded and obligations are not made in advance of an appropriation, allotment, or reprogramming transaction. Participates in advanced review and approval of major purchases.
• Prepares recurring reports of obligations and expenditures for court unit executives and the Financial Administrator. Utilizes financial software and systems to record, store, and track information.
• Reviews invoices and prepares payment vouchers for Pretrial Services and Probation, drug treatment and testing vendors. Reviews invoices received; enters data into automated check writing/accounting system and client record system.
• Receives, reviews, and processes travel vouchers and travel advance requests from court units. Ensures figures, postings, and documents are accurate and properly coded and entered. Communicates with individuals in court units to respond to questions, problems, or insufficiencies with voucher submissions and the status of payment of vouchers.
• Scans vouchers into filing system.
• Performs monthly posting and reconciliation of earned interest to commercial registry accounts.
• Performs internal audit of cash receipts mail logs.
• Performs reconciliation of Criminal Justice Act panel attorney payments.
• Assists with, as needed, receipt import and reconciliation process in financial accounting software.
• Assists with, as needed, criminal and civil financial account establishment in financial software. Additionally, assists with review and correction of established accounts and receipt-posting errors.
• Serves as Property Custodial officer for the court for non-IT inventory. Maintains, reconciles, and tracks accountable property. Conducts physical sightings of property.
• May serve as a liaison for the Chief U.S. Probation Officer and Clerk of Court with other agencies, outside vendors, and local building management.
• Attends conferences, training, and meetings as directed.
• Ensures adherence to the Guide to Judiciary Policy on budgetary and financial practices.
• Adheres to the court units' internal control procedures.
• Works closely with other members of the finance team.
• Assists the financial administrator with other assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "At-Will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter.

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications: (1) a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and at least 1 year of progressively responsible financial experience; (2) thorough knowledge of financial principles, business processes, and budgeting; (3) Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial software programs; (4) Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relay financial information; (5) superior organizational skills and detail oriented mindset; and (6) professional and positive attitude.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.