What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Accounts Payable Analyst position at IFAS LLC?
Job Title: Entry-Level Accounts Payable Analyst
Clearance Type Required:
- Secret
Location:
- Charleston, SC
Job Description:
- Reviews, analyzes, and processes vouchers, invoices, travel, and special payments in support of the U.S. Department of State (DoS) operations.
About the Budget Division: We are a small, cohesive team with a significant impact on operations. The division provides financial and contractual assistance to several DoS Bureaus, Departments, Posts, and Financial Service Centers, both locally and internationally. The division manages and executes a $73 million program using a variety of one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations.
What it’s Like to Work Here: In a word – Team. Our division is a diverse group of individuals (multiple nationalities, assorted backgrounds, vast experiences) that form a close-knit group. We are customer service oriented, valuing professionalism and fostering respectful working relationships. We work hard but have fun too.
A Day in the Life as a Voucher Examiner: All invoices, vouchers, and payments are subject to quality assurance and monitoring by the Voucher Examiner. The Examiner verifies financial sources that are available and controls the type of funds used for payments. The Examiner oversees creating and keeping ledgers, logs, and excel files. Travel vouchers are reconciled by the Examiner in accordance with internal policies, DoS policy, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or equivalent. Some college or degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in banking, finance, or accounting.
• Proficient with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook).
• Possess the skills and knowledge to use various computer applications and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems.
Preferred Skills
• Experience working with Federal agencies; DoS or U.S. Embassy experience highly desired.
• Experience with Federal accounting and financial systems.
Successful Employees Demonstrate:
• Clear, concise, and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow directions, verbal and written.
• Sound judgment and initiative to determine the approach or action to take in routine and non-routine situations.
• Professionalism and dependability.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Security Clearance Requirement
All contractors supporting this Department must possess or obtain a Secret security clearance.
Work Schedule
• The employee will work an 8-hour shift with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch.
• This is currently a hybrid position with 3 days teleworking and a minimum of 2 days on-site (this is subject to change).
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.
