Payment Accountant / Voucher Examiner

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

GKG is seeking a Payment Accountant / Voucher Examiner to join our team in support of USAID.

Under the technical direction of Direct Hire (DH) staff in the Office of Finance, mid-level financial management personnel support USAID payroll operations, payment processing and voucher examination, Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) transactions, and audit management and follow-up activities. Personnel perform moderately complex financial management functions requiring independent judgment, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal laws, regulations, and Agency policies. This labor category operates in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment and performs non-inherently governmental functions under established procedures.

Note: This position is posted in anticipation of a contract award and may become available in the future.

Administer federal payroll using automated systems, including time and attendance, leave audits, retirement, allotments, and pay differentials.
• Process complex payroll actions including prior service costing, retirement code changes, and retirement/survivor benefit applications.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, suspense items, and agency inquiries.
• Respond to payroll inquiries through the ServiceNow ticketing system. Payments and Voucher Examination
• Examine commercial invoices and IPAC transactions for legality, accuracy, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Input and track vouchers in the Phoenix accounting system.
• Apply Prompt Payment Act provisions and track interest penalties.
• Reconcile vendor files and subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Monitor, analyze, and record IPAC charges and credits. Audit Management Support
• Support USAID's Audit Management and Follow-up Program.
• Track, analyze, and report on OIG and other audit findings using CACS.
• Coordinate with OIG, program offices, and external stakeholders to support audit resolution and closeout.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing (or substituted experience).
• Four (4) years of experience in government payments, reconciliation, and payroll activities (or equivalent substituted experience).