Financial Analyst
Company
Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith, Arkansas
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Western District of Arkansas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Financial Analyst. This position is a shared position with the U.S. District Court and U.S. Probation Office and reports directly to the Financial Administrator. The Financial Analyst assists in performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court, including compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls.
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Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States. The applicant selected will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check and background investigation and will be subject to periodic updates. An individual may be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the necessary records checks. The position is subject to mandatory electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) for salary payment (bi-weekly). Employees of the United States District Court are appointed in the excepted service, are considered "At-Will" employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is preferred.
- Two years of specialized experience in the financial or business field that provided a knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and principles of financial administration and/or accounting, and involved the routine use of automated financial and accounting systems or other computer-based systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Possess the ability to initiate, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple high impact projects and priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Must possess outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
- Be innovative and creative and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Candidates must be highly organized, possess tact, good judgement, a strong work ethic, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- This position requires exceptional ability to communicate, articulate, and relate to coworkers and others with professionalism and integrity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving, troubleshooting, and identifying alternative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to make timely and effective decisions.
- The successful candidate must be a team player and exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display always and to all persons, a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of government policies, practices, and terminology related to administration of financial reporting, procurement processes, and financial transactions.
- Previous experience in a court or legal environment.
- Previous government financial and/or procurement experience.
- Extensive knowledge of financial systems and how to use automated systems to perform day-to-day activities.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
BENEFITSA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, and retirement benefits. Optional benefits include health and life insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, and participation in the court's flexible benefits program.
Date Posted
11/08/2024
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