Financial Management Specialist

Job Title

This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of Field Operations (OFO), Division of Finance, Finance Operations Branch.

The employee is responsible for assuring both system and operation integrity of the Department's central and related financial management systems.

Major Duties

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Develop, update, and maintain financial policies, standard operating procedures, desk guides, customer instructions, and other program documentation to promote consistent application of financial requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource to management, employees, and customer agencies by interpreting financial policies, resolving complex administrative finance issues, and providing guidance and training on financial processes and systems.
• Administer Treasury check processing operations by researching and resolving discrepancies, ensuring the accurate deposit and crediting of funds, reconciling financial records, and maintaining documentation that supports audit and management requirements.
• Review, analyze, and certify financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records and compliance with established internal controls.
• Administer the Department's Transit Subsidy Program by reviewing and approving participant applications, modifications, recertifications, and separations; ensuring program compliance; reconciling monthly invoices; maintaining official records; and providing technical assistance to program participants and management.
• Monitor transit subsidy activity, research and resolve billing discrepancies, prepare program reports, coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and ensure accurate processing of employee transit benefits.
• Support administration of the nationwide Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation Program by advising employees and authorizing officials on relocation entitlements, allowances, and regulatory requirements; coordinating with relocation service providers; and monitoring relocation case activity.
• Calculate and validate PCS-related tax withholdings and allowances, including Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA), Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), Federal income tax, Social Security (OASDI), and Medicare taxes; assists with quarterly and annual tax reporting and system enhancements.