U.S. Department of the Interior · 15 hours ago

Financial Specialist

Indiana, United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Track, analyze and report on appropriations, apportionment, grant awards, deobligations and other need in monitoring the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Continuously monitor and maintain the balances and reporting for all program expenditures, contracts, agreements and other related instruments used in the transfer of funds.

Analyze and report on historic funding patterns, current operations and future trends.

Coordinate and collaborate with OMB, DOI, and NPS Financial Assistance Office and the NPS financial - budget and accounting offices and report on LWCF accounts.

Prepare written and verbal communications and reports and advise program managers.

Qualification

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Financial ManagementData AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingAccounting PracticesInternal ControlsControl of Funds

Required

U.S. Citizenship required.

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.

If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes: Planning and conducting financial management studies that involved analysis of administrative processes in budgetary and financial procurement.

Enter data, analyses, and prepare reports using financial management systems.

Experience applying financial management concepts, principles, and techniques.

Processing traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.