What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banking Specialist I position at IFAS LLC?
Clearance Type Required: MRPT up to Secret
Location: Charleston, SC
Essential Job Functions: (what will the candidate do on the job)
Department Overview
The US Department of State (DoS), Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Global Disbursing Operations is composed of teams in Bangkok, Charleston, and Paris. Disbursing Operations supports its global customers through services: Processing electronic funds transfers (ETF’s), check payments and collections, purchasing foreign currency, banking, maintaining local currency and U.S. dollar bank accounts, monitoring cashier operations worldwide, and reconciliation with the U.S. Treasury Department.
Job Responsibilities
• Reconcile foreign currency bank account balances and statements.
• Review bank fees and charges for accuracy and prepare bank charge and bank interest vouchers.
• Manages all banking administrative functions and serves as Point of Contact for banks including drafting communications to banks’ management and posts. Ensure Regional Financial Management System/Disbursing data is correctly updated for new and closed accounts.
• Perform periodic bank reviews to ensure banking agreements accuracy, confirm that correct authorized signatories are on file, and verify that the bank complies with all terms outlined in the agreement.
• Submit monthly reports by instructed due date.
• Establish professional relationships with bank officials where the U.S. Disbursing Officer maintains bank accounts.
• Research transactions, such as debits for checks or EFTs, bank charges, cashier deposits and collections, with the potential of identifying errors or fraud.
• Identify and resolve problems to eliminate future occurrences.
Skills: (what are the skills required for the role)
Preferred Skills, but not Required
• Familiarity with DoS or government systems
Our most Successful Employees in this Position Demonstrate:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and financial acumen
• Ability to work independently, but not afraid to ask questions or for assistance
• Adaptable / flexible
• Strong time management skills
Qualifications: (what are the required minimums for the position – Reference L-cat Description)
Minimum Requirements:
• Possess an Associate’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in banking or a financial management field.
• Experience may be substituted for education or degree type.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Security Clearance Requirement
All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification or Secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements
Travel may be required to State Department bureaus, Embassies, and U.S. Consulates.
Work Schedule:
The employee will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 5:00 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch (See your Project Manager for work schedule and department policies). Additional hours may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Management. This is a hybrid position with 3 days teleworking and 2 days on-site.
IFAS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
