Financial Specialist II (Portland)

THE POSITION The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon is now accepting applications for the position of Financial Specialist II in the Portland Division. As a member of the finance team, the Financial Specialist II performs and coordinates administrative, technical and professional work related to financial, accounting, and budgetary activities for the Court, including ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. Responsibilities also include preparing, updating, and analyzing a variety of accounting records, financial statements, and reports; overseeing and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities; assisting with budget preparation; assisting with internal reviews; providing recommendations to improve procedures; and assisting with local policy development on financial matters. The incumbent may lead the work of financial technicians or administrative support staff; however, responsibilities do not involve formal supervisory duties. Representative Duties: Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following: • Assists with the formulation, evaluation, and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols related to financial operations and budgetary execution throughout the court/office. • Performs reviews to ensure that the Court is in compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares documents to identify findings and develop written recommendations for changes. • Maintains, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records. • Performs and/or reviews accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring the accuracy and accountability of funds received and disbursed by the Court. Evaluates vouchers to determine whether court-related expenses are appropriate for payment. • Prepares, updates, examines, and analyzes a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by any court unit, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or other organizations/agencies. • Designs, develops, and maintains spreadsheet formats and programs for analyzing financial information for the Court. • Ensures that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed. • Assists with monitoring daily fund balances, reprogramming, and transferring funds as necessary and appropriate. • Uses a wide variety of manual and automated accounting systems and cash management tools. • Assists and trains other court employees in the use of these systems and tools. • Other duties as assigned. SALARY RANGE This position is classified at CL 27 ($63,715 - $103,597) depending upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Pay is only part of the total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family. Please check out our comprehensive Employee Benefits Link that includes extensive health insurance plans to choose from, a defined contribution retirement savings plan with up to 5% matching, Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension, generous paid time off, and much more. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for a CL-27 classification level the incumbent must have two years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provided a knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration. Or Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements: • An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0; • Standing in the upper third of the class; • “3.5” average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, accounting, or finance; • Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; or • Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position. Desired Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following qualifications are highly preferred but not required: • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree related to accounting, finance, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position. • Three or more years of specialized experience. Candidates must also demonstrate: • A consistent past employment record; • Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments; • Excellent typing and proofreading skills; • A demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications; • Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments; • Superior oral and written communication skills; • Strong interpersonal skills; and • A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment. HOW TO APPLY To apply, submit the following: 1. Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78); This position requires a 5-year background investigation with 5-year periodic updates. Applicants must complete the Background Information questions 18, 19, and 20 on page 5 of the application; 2. Letter of interest; 3. Chronological resume; and 4. A list of 3 professional references. Send electronically to hr2@ord.uscourts.gov in pdf form. Electronic submissions should be combined into one pdf document. These items should arrive at the Court no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 30, 2025. Application forms are available on the Court's website at www.ord.uscourts.gov in fillable format. Please type or print all information and sign and date forms where indicated. Incomplete packets and those submitted after the deadline date will not be considered. Verification of employment, education, and reference checks will be made prior to any offer of employment. The Court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Division of the Clerk's Office at 503-326-8165. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirement as outlined in 8 U.S.C § 1324b(a)(3)(B). • False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or the inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. • All information is subject to verification and background investigation. • An FBI background check is required for all individuals appointed to positions in the U.S. Courts. New employees are considered "provisional hires" pending the successful completion of the FBI background check. • Employees of the United States Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees. As such, employment can be terminated at any time. Furthermore, Federal Civil Service classifications do not apply. • Duty station assignments are at the sole discretion of the appointing officer. • Employees are subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay (i.e., Direct Deposit). (Limited exceptions are available upon request.) • The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of posted job announcements or to withdraw an announcement entirely, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice. • In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the appointing officer may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy. The United States District Court for the District of Oregon is an Equity Focused Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants and seek a diverse pool of applicants.