# Budget and Accounting Officer

Hiring organization: [Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bureau-of-prisons-federal-prison-system)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/52e92122-c131-4c32-93c8-a896fc6d657c

Listed on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Oakdale, LA
- Salary: 74678 – 116362 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports the financial management of a corrections facility, handling budget oversight, accounting operations, and payment processing while maintaining institutional security as a core responsibility. It suits candidates with strong accounting and budgeting expertise who can work within federal financial systems and government procurement frameworks.

_Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's wording._

## Skills named

Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management

## Required

- One year of specialized accounting or financial management experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent education
- Knowledge of financial management methods and accountability techniques
- Professional knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures
- Experience with federal financial systems and fund obligation
- Experience processing payments and reconciling accounts

## Nice to have

- Experience formulating budget requests and determining fund allocations
- Experience serving as Certifying Officer
- Familiarity with online FMIS system for allocations and reprogram requests

Apply on Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890871000