The incumbent reports to the Director of Administrative Services and performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court, including ensuring compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls. Additionally, the incumbent oversees and assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities; develops recommendations regarding procedures for improvement; and assists with policy development regarding financial matters. Duties include recording receipts, investing and disbursing registry funds, preparing and submitting monthly/quarterly reports, maintaining and updating financial manuals, and supervising a staff of three employees who process vouchers and restitution.
To be minimally qualified for this position, a person must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Comprehensive knowledge of government accounting practices, procedures, and principles, including internal controls and separation of duties, is preferred. Extensive knowledge of financial systems and how to use automated systems to perform day-to-day activities is required. CPA credentials and experience supervising a team are preferred.
Employees of the U.S. District Court are entitled to benefits, which include participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, choice of a health benefit plan from several options, dental, life insurance, long term disability, long term care, annual/sick leave, federal holidays, and periodic salary increases. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer for payment of net pay. Although limited telework is available, the incumbent is expected to work primarily in the office.
Employees of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas are excepted service appointments. Employees are considered at will and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. Immigration law requires public employers to hire individuals who are lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holder) seeking U.S. citizenship. Employees hired on or after November 1, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and comply with all COVID 19 vaccination directives as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to entrance on duty. Employees must adhere to the Judiciary Code of Ethics and Conduct. Due to the high volume of applicants received, the Court will only communicate with applicants who will be considered for interviews. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense, and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Candidates who are selected for employment in the judiciary must successfully pass a background check or investigation as a condition of employment. The background check will include, at a minimum, an FBI fingerprint check. Full field investigations will be conducted on positions that are classified as high-sensitive. Once employed, the candidate may be subject to periodic background investigation updates.
Qualified applicants must submit a detailed resume and salary history to the Human Resources by emailing the items in a single PDF to humanresources@txnd.uscourts.gov. The subject line must include: “22-19”
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice. The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. This court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and interviewing process, please notify the local human resources representative. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case by case basis.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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