Payroll Specialist - Personal Services Contractor

44U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (PAYROLL SPECIALIST) The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) provides technical assistance in over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt management and issuance, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services and revenue policy and administration. OTA is seeking a Financial Specialist (Payroll) to provide payroll services for its Washington, D.C.-based headquarters. The person selected will be hired under a personal services contract. RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll Specialists perform accounting functions and financial related analyses to assist the Finance Manager in executing payroll processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of official accounting records and reports for projects and activities in the office. Experience with Federal Travel Regulations, the National Finance Center, and a strong background in payroll databases is valued. QUALIFICATIONS: The work requires a substantial knowledge of pay and leave rules, regulations, procedures, programs and systems requirements as well as personnel rules and regulations that affect pay. The incumbent shall be familiar with payroll tax rules such as wage bases, social security limits, and 401(k) limits. Significant computer experience with word processing and Excel spreadsheets is required. Knowledge of Treasury accounting systems, payroll experience, 10 years of accounting or financial-related experience is preferred. B.A. in accounting or related field is desired. Please note: These are PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR positions; NOT civil service positions. Must be U.S. citizen. SALARY : In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, salaries range from $28.81 to $54.32 per hour. Background checks and Security Clearance Tier 2 Public Trust. Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate level of clearance. HOW TO APPLY : Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: [email protected]. For consideration, emailed applications should not be sent, or contain a cc, to any OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address. Please reference Solicitation 2032K821R00028 on your cover letter and resume . When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K821R00028 – Payroll Specialist – Applicant’s Last Name, First Name . Emails received not containing this subject line will be deemed non-responsive and will not be forwarded to the program office/selection official(s) for consideration . Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2021, although selections may be made in advance of that date. The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer