Financial Specialist

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The Arkansas Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Financial Specialist (GS-0501-11/12 - from $72,553 to $113,047 annually) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/815964800 (open to U.S. Citizens only), selecting “Little Rock, Arkansas” as the location and the grade level(s) most applicable to your level of education/experience. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Arkansas.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Lead Highway Civil Engineer Position.” This job announcement closes on 12/02/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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The selectee provides support to the Arkansas Division and FHWA, enhancing stewardship; ensuring accountability of Federal funds; and achieving organizational excellence in delivering various FHWA highway and transportation programs.

As a Financial Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a technical advisor for FHWA division personnel, Headquarters personnel, and State DOT employees on various phases of auditing.
• Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining internal controls to achieve the objectives of effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops financial management reports and conducts analysis to help resolve financial operations issues.
• Oversees the collection, review and communication of data requested by financial statement auditors or other outside entities requesting obligation or payment data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and highly motivated person looking to expand their knowledge and experience in governmental finance, budgets, and information control systems.

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Arkansas is a southern U.S. state bordering the Mississippi River. It's known for its abundant park and wilderness areas, with terrain encompassing mountains, caves, rivers, and hot springs. The rugged Ozarks region in its northwest has hiking trails and limestone caves such as Blanchard Springs Caverns. Its capital, Little Rock, hosts the Clinton Presidential Center, housing Bill Clinton’s presidential archives. 

Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, with exhibits including a replica of the Oval Office and presidential artifacts. In an 1800s Greek Revival building, the Old State House Museum traces Arkansas history. MacArthur Park has a pond, plus the Arkansas Arts Center, known for its large collection of drawings.

Find FHWA's Arkansas Federal-aid Highway Division at 700 West Capitol Avenue in Little Rock!