USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Financial Specialist (Certifying Officer)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $92K/yr
1+ years expThe Export-Import Bank of the United States is looking for a Financial Specialist (Certifying Officer) to join their Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The role involves certifying payments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various divisions to facilitate accurate financial management and payment processing.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Financial Management Specialist and Certifying Officer and the division's focal point of contact for completing developmental assignments related to certifying payments related issues. Works under the close guidance of the supervisor and reviews, analyzes, approves, and certifies both travel and non-travel payments made by EXIM
Collaborates with the supervisor to ensure all payments are accurate, compliant with relevant internal and federal regulations, and properly supported by documentation. Keeps abreast of current, specialized, and technical areas impacting the Bank's certifying review process and informs the supervisor of issues if they arise for guidance on how to address the issues
Participates in consultations and discussions with the Cash Control group within the Office of the Treasurer and Loan and Guarantee Servicing group within the Office of the Controller to discuss relevant issues during the certification process. Collaborates with various divisions and individuals at EXIM, including the Administrative Services Division, Cash Control, and other relevant departments, to ensure efficient and compliant payment processing and financial management
Reviews and resolves errors in certified payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with EXIM policies and procedures. Reviews certified payments for discrepancies regularly, such as incorrect amounts, missing information, or payment issues
Works with relevant stakeholders or systems to determine the cause of errors (e.g., data entry mistakes, system failures, etc.). Keeps detailed records of errors and resolutions for audit purposes and to identify recurring issues. Suggests or implements improvements proactively to avoid similar errors in the future, such as process improvements or system updates
Conducts computer-based software account analysis and reporting to plan, devise, plan, and complete financial studies. Drafts written reports, operating procedures, and guidelines closely collaborating with senior officials for final approval, where this guidance serves as authoritative precedents and guides and precedents for other bureau headquarters, and regional and local offices financial specialists
Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to return vouchers with inadequate documentation and ensure that necessary follow-up actions are taken to facilitate timely and accurate payment processing. Ensures that returned vouchers are promptly resubmitted with the required documentation. Follow through with the appropriate teams to track progress and ensure the issue is resolved immediately. Keeps thorough records of returned vouchers, including the reasons for return, actions taken, and communication with the relevant parties
Collaborates with supervisor to research discrepancies to ensure that no illegal, improper, or incorrect payments are made by EXIM due to false, inaccurate, or misleading certifications by the Certifying Officer. Works with supervisor to take corrective actions where necessary
Collaborates with key departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, and others to ensure that certifying policies are clear, understandable, and properly implemented across EXIM
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service
GS-09: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience in reviewing, analyzing, approving and certifying both travel and non-travel payments made by EXIM. Ensuring payments are verified, legal and correct; Experience resolving errors in certified payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with EXIM policies and procedures; and Experience collaborating with key departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance and others to ensure that certifying policies are clear, understandable, and properly implemented across EXIM
If you are substituting education for experience to qualify for at this level, you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
If you are combining both education and experience to qualify for this level, equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name, Title, Salary (series and grade, if applicable), Start and end dates (including the month and year), Number of hours you worked per week, Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week
Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Benefits
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