Financial Management Specialist

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Financial Management Specialist , you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Reviews obligations to ensure invoices are recorded properly, acquisition system entries agree with the accounting system, validates unliquidated obligations, and reviews transactions to ensure accounting records are accurate and compliant.

Interprets and analyzes financial reports and effectively communicates financial information and results to internal teams, program officials, and financial management personnel.

Reviews obligations and invoices to ensure vendors bill in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, reconciles acquisition and accounting systems, and recommends process improvements to strengthen financial operations.

Monitors unliquidated obligations, reconciles acquisition and accounting records, communicates with acquisition officials to resolve discrepancies, validates financial records, and takes appropriate corrective actions when issues are identified.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR GS-7 Minimum Qualifications:You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Reviewing accounting transactions and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established financial policies and procedures.

Preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and records, maintaining accurate financial information and supporting routine financial management activities. Processing accounts payable and other financial transactions in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.

Identifying discrepancies in financial records and transactions, researched supporting documentation, and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues. OR Have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.

OR Have a combination of experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-09 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Analyzing accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, proper accounting treatment, and compliance with applicable financial regulations and policies.

Preparing and reviewing financial documents and reports to support financial management operations and provide accurate financial information to management. Auditing financial transactions to verify compliance with internal controls, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Identifying discrepancies in financial records, conducted research to determine causes, and recommended corrective actions to improve accuracy and compliance. OR Have 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 related.

OR Have a combination of experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Reviewing obligations and invoices to ensure accuracy, proper accounting treatment, and compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Validating financial data between accounting and procurement systems to ensure accuracy and consistency. Coordinating with program staff to resolve financial issues affecting fund execution and payment processing. Recommending process improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance financial operations.

OR Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR Have a combination of experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level of difficulty and responsibility in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description.

Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.

The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record.

In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website