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Position Title
Financial Management Specialist
Agency
Trade and Development Agency
Announcement Number
TDA-24-DE-12531309MR Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 29, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused  from the agency hiring for this position; and

  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position. (limit characters)
1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
3. From the description below, select the ONE response that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-09. Note: Applicants who qualify based on substitution of education or a combination of education and experience response must provide transcripts as verification of their education.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-11.
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5. For the Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service?
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Maintain production documents, records and accounting reports and processes to assure that they conform to generally accepted accounting principles or revised regulations.
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7. Ensure that system implementations comply with Federal financial laws, regulations, and policies.
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8. Enter grant obligations, secondary agreements and grant de-obligations into the financial system, reconciling and managing unliquidated obligations for fiscal year funding.
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9. Extract information from data reports and reconciles balances.
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10. Track available fund balances by fund, reservation and obligation status.
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11. Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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12. Assist in ensuring that financial transactions are executed in accordance with appropriate authorizations, laws, regulations, accounting policies and procedures.
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13. Participate in testing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining internal financial control systems.
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14. Monitor and track available funds balances and obligations.
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15. Monitor the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds.
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16. Reconcile records of all funds and expenses to ensure accuracy, and that expenditures are properly authorized and documented.
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17. Review financial reports and resolve discrepancies.
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18. Review accounting system data to ensure validity of information recorded.
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19. Review and reconcile financial transactions in the accounting system to source documents to ensure proper record of data.
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20. Reconcile records and data entry of funds and expenses to ensure that expenditures are properly authorized and documented.
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21. Assist with the preparation and review of financial and management reports and financial analysis for fund balances.
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22. Provide guidance on operational financial and accounting matters to employees.
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23. Reconcile and maintain thorough oversight of selective General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable control.
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24. Provide timely and accurate information to staff on obligation status.
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25. Understand the requirements and procedures needed to prepare various financial reports and statements.
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26. Ensure that all financial transactions and reports are accurate, thorough, and conform to internal and external requirements.
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27. Prepare internal financial management documents to provide managers with the status of funds and updates on other financial matters.
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28. As required, develop written materials for meetings, briefings, or conferences to support the discussion of financial transactions.
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29. Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry.
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30. Develop guidance on operating accounting systems and account management.
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