Financial Management Specialist

Duties

The Financial Management Specialist will provide a variety of financial and procurement management services in support of unit functions, with assisted supervision. This work encompasses financial management, budget administration, procurement, property, and other assigned management functions.

In This Position, You Will

• Establish and maintain accountability records for funds control.
• Review expenditures through the fiscal year detecting common variations and trends; run reports comparing initial estimates to budget actuals.
• Collaborate with senior staff and Contract Officer's Representatives (CORs) to gather procurement package documents; contacts vendors for bids; verify fund availability.
• Review basic contracts, purchase orders, and Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure scope, deliverables, and payment terms are accurate; process invoices confirming goods or services were received; determine proper amounts due and submit for payment; respond to vendor payment inquiries.
• Assist staff in understanding government travel regulations and the SI travel system; review and certify travel authorizations, travel vouchers, and local vouchers.
• Assist the Accountable Property Officer (APO) with preparing documents for equipment accession and transfer; and participate in annual and periodic physical inventories.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience includes preparing financial reports and budget analyses; supporting federal procurement activities; applying federal financial management regulations such as FAR, FTR, or OMB Circulars; and using Microsoft Excel to analyze and report financial data.
• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent degree related to the position may be substituted to meet experience requirements.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to meet basic qualifications.

Additional Information

• This position is included in the bargaining unit.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized but are not guaranteed.
• Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

Benefits

• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Retirement program options
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long Term Care Insurance