Financial Specialist

GS-09: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: assisting internal customers with inquiries regarding the use and functionality of financial and administrative systems; assisting vendors with inquiries about account and payment status; researching and interpreting regulations and legislation; analyzing common trends that result in end user system errors; and performing internal control reviews. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM’s Qualifications web site: Financial Administration and Program Series, 0501 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/18/2024.
This position is located in the Small Business Administration, OPPCFO/Office of Financial Operations Management in Denver, CO. The incumbent examines, verifies, and analyzes electronic accounting transaction data relating to all loan and/or administrative programs; and works with accountants in the development, installation, operation and maintenance of accounting systems, procedures, and practices.