Transportation Financial Specialist

This position is in the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and serves as a Financial Specialist with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating, maintaining and analysis of various activities within the financial section. This includes fund reconciliation; preparation of multiple financial reports; developing solutions to complex problems; protecting the integrity of the financial systems and technical resource on FHWA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 12 , you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience conducting financial management oversight and accountability AND Experience preparing general ledger reports, completing monthly reconciliation activities and completing a thorough analysis; AND Experience providing technical advice on cost accounting and billing procedures such as developing procedures and/or proposing policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Accounting Operations : Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.

Control of Funds:

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and requirements for maintaining control and accountability of obligations and expenditures for all appropriations and fund accounts (for example, revolving, non-appropriated, multiyear, and singleyear appropriations).

Planning & Evaluating:

Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Principles of Accounting:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.