Summary
Located in the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS/GFO/PR/VC). The Office of Payables and Receivables, conducts the Department's Accounts Payable functions as the central domestic funded paying agent of the Department, and includes two financial divisions, Commercial and Employee Claims. This position serves as a Financial Management Specialist with responsibility for performing a full range of financial functions.
Duties
Perform invoice and transaction validation by reviewing fiscal data, confirming funding availability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining thorough documentation and strong internal controls.
Identify, research, and resolve financial and operational irregularities across records, subsidiary ledgers, appropriations, and obligations to ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and uninterrupted program operations.
Evaluate and analyze financial systems and program performances to identify irregularities affecting reimbursements, recommend operational improvements, and develop comprehensive financial reports and analyses.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 9 graduate hours for a GS-07 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full time year) must total at least 100%.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification (MQ) requirements, per the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the alloted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Non-supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits. Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques. Knowledge of budget administration and analysis principles—including preparing, justifying, and reporting on financial systems. This announcement used the set number of highest-ranked eligibles under 5 CFR §332.402 to refer candidates to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. We will provide the selecting official a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we may expand the referral in accordance with the pre-determined agency and OPM policy. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.