Job Title: Budget Support Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is in support of the Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office (USAO) - Eastern District of Virginia. You'll ensure accurate accounting information for various expenses, manage obligations in UFMS, and provide guidance on requisition processes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Receiving obligating documents for all types of expenses incurred by the District

• Assuring entry of appropriate accounting information to litigative obligations

• Reviewing documents to ensure they are accurate and complete

• Assisting with the assignment of requisition numbers to obligate requests according to budget category, account classification, and other funding codes

• Recording funding obligations and accompanying payee information into UFMS

• Monitoring obligation tracking procedures

• Adjusting obligations in UFMS

• Providing guidance to employees on the completion of requests for obligation

• Developing an organized payment file system for obligation of vouchers and invoices

• Researching payment files to determine whether pending invoices or vouchers have been previously paid to prevent duplicate payments

• Purging files as required

• Maintaining the financial management payment files and advising financial management staff regarding recommended changes or updates

• Scheduling payment for electronic wire transfers (EFT), treasury payments, and third-party checks

• Maintaining accountability of related records, advising the financial management staff whenever discrepancies are identified

• Preparing and processing vouchers and invoices for payment

• Using UFMS to prepare reports on financial activities

• Producing a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a range of office software applications

  Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma

• U.S. citizenship

• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience and expertise required to perform the above duties

  Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, normal working hours

• Work is to be performed at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria, VA

  How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

  FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

  FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

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