Financial specialists

Added: Jan 20, 2015 4:48 pm The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) provides technical assistance in over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt management and issuance, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services and revenue policy and revenue administration. OTA is seeking a Financial Specialist for its Washington, D.C.-based headquarters. The person selected will be hired under a personal services contract and shall perform accounting functions and other financial related analyses to assist the Finance Manager in ensuring accuracy and timeliness of official accounting records, reports, and cost information for OTA projects and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Audit business vouchers. Resolve discrepancies. Coordinate the approval for vouchers being processed for payment.
- Reconciliation of personal services contracts to Oracle.
- Research and analyze contract and fund discrepancies as related to commitments and obligations.
- Perform special research projects concerning financial and accounting aspects of program activities.
- Reconcile NFC 401(k) participant contributions with TIAA-CREF accounts
- Process all types of PRISM requisitions
- Train accounting staff in PRISM processing procedures as well as PSC reconciliation procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or related field; 3-5 years of accounting or financial-related experience. Knowledge of Federal government accounting, U.S. Department of Treasury accounting systems, and/or experience with the National Finance Center is desired. Proficiency with processing spreadsheets and MS Office Products (to include EXCEL and WORD) is required. Familiarity with MS ACCESS is preferred. An active Secret level security clearance is highly desirable.
US citizenship is required.

SALARY: In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, salaries range from $25.24 to $47.58 per hour. Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate level of security clearance, potentially up to the level of Secret.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter, and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N. W. - 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005. Please reference Solicitation # A15032 - on your cover letter and resume. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation A15032 - Financial Specialist - Applicant's Last Name, First Name. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and continuous until June 30, 2015, although selections may be made in advance of that date.

U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer