Financial Management Specialist

Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate)

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for a Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0501-07, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Applies and strengthens a general understanding of business operations, income tax, and bankruptcy laws and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the administrative systems and processes in use within the field office so they may perform basic functions when higher-level staff are unavailable to do so.
• Perform a variety of specific routine financial management tasks which affects the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of bankruptcy filing information that is used in USTP reporting of financial results.
• Reviews fee applications for accounting and financial services to help determine their reasonableness in relation to the services provided.
• Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative tasks as assigned.

As a Financial Management Specialist (Recent Graduate), you will assist higher-grade analysts, auditors, and other specialists in the performance of accounting, financial analysis, and related administrative work. Analytical and investigative assignments require and further develop a general understanding of investigative techniques, financial analysis, and customary business practices. Other duties may be assigned by the Organization once you are hired based on what is included and allowed by the position description.