NOTICE OF VACANCY

Main:

400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128

Website:

www.flsd.uscourts.gov

Phone:

(305) 523-5980

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Human Resources Position:

Financial Specialist Announcement No:

2026-CLK-17

Duty Station:

Miami, Florida Important Dates Salary:

CL 25/CL 26

$52,570

• 72,388
• New Federal Employees Opening: 6/11/2026 $52,570
• 94,111
• Current or Former Federal Employees (Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy).

Closing:

Open Until Filled First Review date: 6/30/2026

• Candidates appointed at CL 25 may be eligible for promotion to CL 26 without further advertising after at least one year in the position; subject to meeting performance objectives and staffing budget.

U.S. District Court, Position Overview Southern District of Financial Specialists perform work related to the financial, accounting, and Florida budgetary activities of the court, ensuring compliance with appropriate Judiciary guidelines, policies, and internal controls. This is a generalist position and as There are eighteen authorized needed, the incumbent may be assigned to projects and/or may transition between United States District Judges in the both the budget and financial accounting areas. Southern District of Florida. The Court is comprised of United States District Judges, Senior United States Representative Duties at CL 25: District Judges, and United States Assist in maintaining, reconciling, and reviewing accounting records, Magistrate Judges. The district spans consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well a geographical area that as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records. encompasses nine counties

• its Perform basic accounts payable and accounts receivable duties.

Maintain southernmost includes Monroe and review the accuracy and accountability of monies received and County and its northernmost disbursed by the court. Assist in the preparation, update, examination, and includes Indian River County. The analysis of a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by Clerk's Office maintains its court units, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or headquarters in downtown Miami other organizations or agencies. and includes four divisional courthouses. Adhere to appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies. Review less complex vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred by the court for appropriateness of payment. Assist with oversight of financial operations to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Assist in training other financial clerks in the use of financial systems and tools. Maintain control over unit cash registers and collect and balance cash drawers daily. Count monies received and process receipts and deposits in appropriate bank accounts. Financial Specialist

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2026-CLK-17 Distribute cash register funds to intake clerks. Conduct quality reviews and provide training to intake clerks regarding practices and procedures for financial transactions. Process and pay bills and invoices incurred in court units. Perform reconciliation of monies deposited, transferred, and disbursed by the court unit. Process victim restitution payments. Process incoming checks. Compile necessary information, produce, and mail payments. Maintain ledger of restitution payments and ensure that victims receive payments. Process returned checks and returned mail. Provide customer service to victims and their representatives. Work with U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Probation to reconcile criminal debt accounts and receivable records. Receive, review, and process travel vouchers and travel advance requests from court units. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Communicate with individuals in court units to respond to questions, problems, or insufficiencies with voucher submissions and the status of payment of vouchers. Prepare reports and forms by compiling information. Use accounting software and systems to record, store, and track information. Coordinate work efforts with other financial deputies in the financial unit. Comply with guidelines, procedures, and policies established by the Administrative Office and the court unit. Representative Duties CL 26 Maintain, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records. Review and/or perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties; have responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court. Design, develop, and maintain spreadsheet formats and programs for analyzing financial information for the court. Review and/or perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties; have responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court. Prepare, update, examine, and analyze a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by any court unit, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or other organizations/agencies. Design, develop, and maintain spreadsheet formats and programs for analyzing financial information for the court. Ensure that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed. Review vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred by the court for appropriateness of payment. Accept responsibility for files and documents related to the monetary aspects of case management. Collaborate with information technology staff to develop or customize programs or systems to assist with finance and accounting transactions and recordkeeping. Oversee financial operations to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Assist with monitoring of daily fund balances, reprogramming, and transferring funds as necessary and appropriate. Use a wide variety of manual and automated accounting systems and cash management tools. Assist and train other court employees in the use of these systems and tools. Qualification Requirements 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 Financial Specialist

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2026-CLK-17 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. Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills 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. Duty Station/Organizational Relationship How to Apply This position is assigned to the Clerk's Office and reports to the Financial Manager. Submit the completed application package to: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov. The required Benefits items must be consolidated into one pdf Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted document in the order listed below and the Appointments and considered At-Will judicial employees. Federal subject line should indicate the vacancy Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. number. Electronic direct deposit of salary payments is mandatory. Full-time . employees are eligible for a full range of benefits such as paid A complete Application includes all items vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits that include listed below: a defined contribution program and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). 1. Cover letter outlining the extent to TSP is a 401(k) equivalent program that includes matching which you possess the knowledge, skills contributions. Additional benefits include health, life insurance, and abilities listed in the Qualification dental, vision insurance and a Flexible Benefits Program which Requirements section. includes medical and dependent care reimbursement. 2. Detailed resume and salary history 3. AO78 Application for Judicial Background Investigation & Fair Chance to Compete Act Employment. The application can be This is a High-Sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment found on our web site: will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/how-apply

• OPM background investigation and credit check and a favorable position suitability determination.

Investigative updates are required every five years. This position is not covered under the FCA. Only those candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be asked to provide verbal or written statements about criminal history . Employment eligibility Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work for the judiciary as outlined here: Citizenship Requirements for Employment in the Judiciary Selection Process Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered. For more information on working for the federal court, please visit www. uscourts.gov/Careers.aspx Financial Specialist

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2026-CLK-17 The Federal Court practices zero tolerance for illegal drug use. Those applicants selected for further consideration may be subject to testing.

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