$59,705 to $106,853 (CL 25 – CL 26)*

San Francisco, CA, or an alternative duty station within the contiguous United States

Telework options available.

The Financial Specialist assists in performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court, including compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. This position will report to the Budget Analyst headquartered in San Francisco. The Financial Specialist performs basic accounts payable and accounts receivable duties and reviews the accuracy of monies received and disbursed by the court, processes financial transactions, and maintains required records in accordance with court policies and approved internal controls.

Representative Duties

• Assist in maintaining, reconciling, and reviewing accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records.

• Perform basic accounts payable and accounts receivable duties. Maintain and review the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court.

• Assist in the preparation, update, examination, and analysis of a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by court units, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or other organizations or agencies.

• Adhere to appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies. Review less complex vouchers for payments related to expenses incurrent by the court for appropriateness of payment. Assist with oversight of financial operations to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Assist in training other financial clerks in the use of financial systems and tools.

• Process and pay bills and invoices incurred in court units. Perform reconciliation of monies deposited, transferred, and disbursed by the court unit.

• Receive, review, and process travel vouchers from court units. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Communicate with individuals in court units to respond to questions, problems, or insufficiencies with voucher submissions and the status of payment of vouchers.

• Prepare reports and forms by compiling information. Use accounting software and systems to record, store, and track information.

• Coordinate work efforts with other financial deputies in the financial unit.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in finance related work.

• Court experience is strongly preferred.

Total Rewards and Work-Life Balance

Salary*: Depending on qualifications and experience, $59,705 to $106,853 (CL 25 – CL 26)*

• Time off: 13 vacation days; 13 sick leave days; 11 paid holidays

• Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.

• Other Perks: Mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, remote work, and enhanced vacation accrual-based tenure.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet through the Career Portal.

Only applicants submitting a completed application packet will be considered.

1) Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position;

2) Current Resume.

Next Steps

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by April 12, 2024.

Tentative interview dates include: The week of April 22, 2024.

Video conference interviews available.

Position open until filled.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Direct deposit of pay required. Provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

Equity Focused Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The 9th Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.