Accounts Payable Voucher Examiner

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** Charleston, SC, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $49,336.80 To $61,671.00 Annually

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This position supports the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) and requires the successful completion and maintenance of the applicable background investigation or security clearance.

Working in a cleared federal environment provides valuable experience supporting Government financial operations and may strengthen your qualifications for future opportunities requiring a Federal background investigation or security clearance.

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand, follow, and consistently apply detailed procedures and instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to review detailed information and identify inconsistencies or missing documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when additional guidance or escalation is required.
• Ability to understand and act on brief instructions

• Preferred qualifications include:
• Associate degree or two or more years of relevant experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, voucher examination, financial transactions, accounting operations, auditing, or a comparable financial-processing environment.
• Experience reviewing invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, or payment eligibility.
• Experience researching and resolving discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, contracts, receiving documentation, accounting information, or funding.
• Experience working within established procedures, internal controls, quality standards, or other structured processing requirements.
• Experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Service Now, or similar business applications.
• Experience handling sensitive or Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Sound judgment and a willingness to research before making assumptions.
• Dependability, adaptability, and personal accountability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• A team-first mindset while maintaining ownership of individual assignments.
• Ability to follow established procedures consistently.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies, research issues, and elevate questions when appropriate.
• Consistent completion of assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Clear and timely status updates when assignments require additional research or follow-up.

Join the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) in Charleston, SC, supporting the Office of Payables and Receivables.

The office provides Accounts Payable services supporting domestic and overseas operations. As an Accounts Payable Voucher Examiner, you will review invoice and payment documentation, research discrepancies, and prepare financial transactions for payment processing while ensuring…