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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
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A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
$71,999 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Minneapolis, MN Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a Financial Management Specialist with responsibility of monitoring all operations in the accounting and finance office, providing technical assistance and guidance to management officials and technicians engaged in the different financial functions and maintaining, controlling, and reporting financial information for financial services provided to the base and tenant organization(s). DUTY 1: As Deputy Disbursing Officer disburses and collects funds, and accounts for funds as an agent of the U.S. Treasury Department. DUTY 2: Provides customer support to external and internal customers (e. g. , resource advisors, members of the serviced organizations, vendors, budget analysts). Oversees maintenance of records/files and accounts in automated accounting systems in various stages of funding, payment, payment dates, and ensures coordination and operations with
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Education
DFAS. DUTY 3
Provides administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance Program. DUTY 4: Develops training programs that prepare comptroller military personnel for day-to-day support service requirements and wartime mission requirements. DUTY 5: Prepares annual operations and maintenance budget for mobility type equipment and supply items. Coordinates with mobility office to develop unit mobility plan based on wartime tasking. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov Total salary varies depending on location of position This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon requestDirect Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.AFSC:
6F0X1 Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of USAF accounting and finance operations (i.e., military and civilian pay, travel, commercial services, material, and paying and collecting), methods and techniques, to include program practices, policies, and functions to accomplish assigned work within the section. Knowledge of automated data processing principals and requirements and limitations of data processing equipment to provide advice on tailoring specifications meet needs of the section.OR EDUCATION
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if relatedOR COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this postion as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%.NOTE:
you must sumbit a copy of transcripts.FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE
(TIG)REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE
(GS)POSITIONS
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.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: 1. Knowledge of accounting and finance policies and procedures. 2. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques. 3. Ability to identify, analyze, and categorize budget data. 4. Ability to manage training program. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
1. Performs other related duties as assigned. 2. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 3. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. 4. This is a Financial Management Level 1 certified position IAW Title 10 United States Code, Section 1599d as amended by Public Law 112-81, Section 1051, Subtitle F-Financial Management. Incumbent will satisfy the requirements of this certification program.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Education