Payroll Specialist - Personal Services Contractor

U.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) supports the development of strong financial sectors and sound public financial management in countries where assistance is needed and there is a strong commitment to reform.

OTA provides technical assistance in over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt and infrastructure finance, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services, and revenue policy and administration. OTA is seeking a Financial Specialist (Payroll) to provide payroll services in support of its global projects. The person selected will be hired under a personal services contract. This position is located at OTA headquarters in Washington, DC.

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, creating reports, forms and queries using Access Database and Excel spreadsheets is required.

Working experience with Paycheck8, WebTA, and Insight is desired. Knowledge of Treasury accounting systems and NFC payroll systems is preferred. B.A. in accounting or related field is desired, and at least 10 years of accounting or financial-related experience is preferred. 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 $32.78 to $61.79 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:

recruitment@ota.treas.gov. For consideration, emailed applications should not be sent, or contain a cc, to any OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following:

Solicitation 2032K825R00001 – 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. No phone calls please and no hand carries. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. This announcement is open and continuous through January 15, 2025, although selections may be made in advance of that date. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and must maintain SAM registration. The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer