Financial Technician

Full Time Lexington, KY, US

USI is seeking a Financial Technician to support PEO SOFSA Financial Management Division’s (FMD) transition from Standard Operation and Maintenance Army Research and Development System (Accounting) (SOMARDS) to General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) at its site at Bluegrass Station.

This position will work in support of government financial management analyst on PEO SOFSA financial requirements and administered contracts with active and expiring/expired funds; these efforts are to include reconciliation of associated financial transactions and coordination with PEO SOFSA contracting staff, Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to facilitate the transition from SOMARDS to GFEBs and contract closeouts.

Assist in the contract closeout with respect to SOMARDS, reconciliation systems, Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), and other financial requirements as required. Assist in researching and clearing Negative Unliquidated Obligations and Unliquidated Obligations (NULO/ULO) for the purpose of transitioning open ULOs from SOMARDS to GFEBS including close-out of expiring/expired funds. Provide as required, the status regarding reconciliation actions by appropriation and fiscal year.

Have good working knowledge on preparation and review for acceptance of Funding Authorization Documents (FADs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), AF Form 9s, Fund Cite Authorizations, and other Department of Defense funds authorization documentation. Provide metrics on the number of documents completed, outstanding reconciliation actions, and current status, including courses of action. Provide metrics on the Tri-Annual Review and Contract Closeout processes.

As part of the transition from SOMARDs to GFEBS, this position will also assist government Financial Management Analyst perform operational program budget execution duties using systems such as GFEBs, SOMARDS, PBAS, EFD, or other local systems as required. Update PEO SOFSA internal obligation tracking systems daily to ensure program financial status is current. Perform actions associated with setting up new codes in SOMARDS/GFEBs.

Support local periodic status of funds report(s) and assist with sustaining/modifying program level resource management plans. Provide financial information, including detailed backup documentation, to the Financial Management Division Chief, financial management analysts and contracting staff as requested. Gather and provide data to respond to monthly and quarterly reporting requirements as defined in local guidance. Develop spreadsheets, all forms of electronic graphic media to include interactive presentations, quad charts, and other documentation as required.

Assist government financial analyst in research, reconciliation, response, and all associated correspondence regarding closeout transactions.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

3 to 5 years relevant experience as Financial Technician

Working knowledge of Funding Authorization Documents (FADs)

Working knowledge of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)

Working knowledge of Air Force Form 9s, Fund Cite Authorizations, and other Department of Defense funds authorization documentation

Working knowledge of DoD Financial Manager Regulations

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and tasks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Thorough familiarity with MS Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel