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Interested in Applying? I have a few preliminary questions

• Can you obtain and maintain an MRPT or Secret Clearance?
• Are you able to work on-site 5 days per week?
• Do you enjoy helping people and solving problems?
• Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment?
• Are you looking for an opportunity with the Department of State in Charleston, SC?

If you answered “yes” to most of these, keep reading on.

Why is this Different from other Job Opportunities?

All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or pass Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation, or obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Important note to consider: A Secret Clearance will open a lot of other doors for your career in the Government to include possibilities of being hired directly.
 

You Must Meet these Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and direction-following skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to understand and act on brief instructions

We are also Looking for

• Associate degree or 2+ years of experience in auditing, financial transactions, customer service, or handling PII
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Experience drafting professional correspondence
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft Access
• Proven analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Our most Successful Employees in this Position Demonstrate

• Adaptable, dependable, and self-drive
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-first mindset with individual accountability
• Consistently meets or exceeds deadlines with accurate execution
• Takes ownership and provides clear status updates on assignments

Overview of Department: 

The Opportunity: Join the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Department of State (DoS), in Charleston, SC for a temporary assignment supporting the Office of Payables and Receivables. This office provides Accounts Payable services to domestic and selected overseas vendors. As an Accounts Payable Voucher Examiner, your primary responsibility will be to review invoice packages and create payment vouchers in the financial system, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance prior to certification.

Day-to-day Job Responsibilities include: 

• Apply relevant regulations and procedures to review and process vouchers and invoices
• Examine financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Perform work consisting of the examination for accuracy, adequacy of documentation, compliance with regulations, and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims, and other requests for payment for: 
• Goods and services provided to or by the Government.
• Satisfaction of breach of contract or default in fulfilling contractual obligations (e.g., unauthorized substitution of materials specified in a contract or change from contracted price).
• Other transactions, when such examination of the request for payment is not classifiable in another series.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies by contacting the submitting unit
• Provide professional support to stakeholders via email, phone, and Teams
• Ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Act and financial policies
• Enter and process transactions into DoS financial systems
• Validate voucher details against authorizations, receipts, and acceptance records
• Analyze payments related to IQCs, purchase orders, fixed-fee, and cost-reimbursable contracts
• Perform quality control and maintain tracking and reconciliation for vendor payments
• Complete administrative tasks such as coding, filing, and data verification  
• Support and uphold ISO 9001 quality management principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• Standard 8-hour shift scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Work schedules include a non-compensated 30, 45, or 60 minute meal period, based on operational needs and supervisory approval.
• Employees are expected to adhere to their approved schedule to support office coverage and accurate timekeeping.
• Additional hours may be required with Assistant Program Manager and DoS approval.
• 100% on-site position.

Software Systems Utilized 

• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook 
• Accounting/Financial Systems: 
• Global Financial Management System (GFMS)
• Regional Financial Management System (RFMS)
• USAID Accounting System known as Phoenix 
• Document Storage: Document Imaging System 
• Reporting System: Global Business Intelligence 
• International Treasury System (ITS) 
• Secure Payment System (SPS)

Integrated Finance and Accounting Solutions (IFAS) is a service-disabled veteran, woman owned small disadvantaged business firm that applies integrated finance and accounting solutions to every engagement to help clients build sustain, and maintain a profitable business model. We do this with a corporate commitment to provide on time service that is mission focused and results driven. It is our true belief that finding the right solutions to your business' mission makes doing business less challenging. IFAS' core capabilities include business & Finance operations, IT Support Services, Acquisition and logistics support.

We are an equal opportunity employer.