Financial Specialist

Summary

Financial Specialists perform work related to the financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court, ensuring compliance with appropriate Judiciary guidelines, policies, and internal controls. This is a generalist position and as needed, the incumbent may be assigned to projects and/or may transition between both the budget and financial accounting areas.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

A High-Sensitive Background Investigation is required for this position.

Duties

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-22%20Financial%20Specialist%20_0.pdf.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Offer will be contingent on passing a high-sensitive background check.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provides knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration. Requires experience in financial administration and organizational internal controls. Knowledge and experience using automated financial systems to perform day-to-day activities is required. Requires a familiarity with internal controls related to cash handling. Proficiency with Excel spreadsheet software is required. Experience and skill in the use of automated equipment including spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications is essential.

Education

Though not required preference will be given to applicants who possess a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in accounting or a related field. Accounting experience in a financial/banking setting or with financial/asset management; Government financial office experience is highly desired.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Cover letter, AO78 Application for Judicial Employment, resume.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Submit the completed application package electronically in pdf format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below. Do not copy/paste your documents into the email. Please make sure to annotate the announcement number on the subject line:
  
  Email address: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov
  
  Announcement: 2024-CLK-22
  
  Attachments: Cover letter, resume, Federal Employment Application (AO 78)
  
  AO78 can be found on our web site under the employment tab, how to apply: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Human Resources
  
  Email
  
  flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov
  
  Address
  
  United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
  
  400 N. Miami Ave (HR)
  
  Miami, FL 33128
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Applicants selected to interview will be contacted via telephone or e-mail.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Cover letter, AO78 Application for Judicial Employment, resume.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Submit the completed application package electronically in pdf format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below. Do not copy/paste your documents into the email. Please make sure to annotate the announcement number on the subject line:

Email address: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Announcement: 2024-CLK-22

Attachments: Cover letter, resume, Federal Employment Application (AO 78)

AO78 can be found on our web site under the employment tab, how to apply: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email

flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Address

United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

400 N. Miami Ave (HR)

Miami, FL 33128

US

Next steps

Applicants selected to interview will be contacted via telephone or e-mail.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request