Budget Technician

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Job description

Overview:
Join our team as a budget technician and support Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office (USAO) - Eastern District of Virginia. You will be responsible for processing, tracking, and managing financial obligations and payments, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with budgeting requirements. Additionally, assist with requisition assignments, maintain organized payment files, and provide guidance on financial documentation, while also preparing financial reports and identifying discrepancies. FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM at the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities:
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

Qualifications:
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

Experience using Unified Financial Management System (UFMS), or a similar finance management system

Why Join Our Team:
At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Pay

Paid Time Off

FedWriters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range (Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors):
$ 23.87 - $ 25.31 /Hr.

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