International Banking Specialist (Entry Level)

Ifas Llc; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of State in Charleston, SC seeks an entry-level International Banking Specialist. The role focuses on reconciling foreign currency accounts, reviewing bank charges, and maintaining accurate disbursing data. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

The incumbent will support banking operations globally, ensuring compliance with agreements, preparing monthly reports, and coordinating with banks and DoS offices. A MRPT or Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Possess an Associate’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in banking or a financial management field.
• Experience may be substituted for education or degree type.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Reconcile foreign currency bank account balances and statements.
• Review bank fees and charges for accuracy and prepare bank charge and bank interest vouchers.
• Manages all banking administrative functions and serves as Point of Contact for banks including drafting communications to banks’ management and posts. Ensure Regional Financial Management System/Disbursing data is correctly updated for new and closed accounts.
• Perform periodic bank reviews to ensure banking agreements accuracy, confirm that correct authorized signatories are on file, and verify that the bank complies with all terms outlined in the agreement.
• Submit monthly reports by instructed due date.
• Establish professional relationships with bank officials where the U.S. Disbursing Officer maintains bank accounts.
• Research transactions, such as debits for checks or EFTs, bank charges, cashier deposits and collections, with the potential of identifying errors or fraud.
• Identify and resolve problems to eliminate future occurrences.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Independent worker

Adaptable

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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International Banking Specialist (Entry Level)

** Charleston, SC, US

Salary Range: $40,459.00 To $45,459.00 Annually

Essential Job Functions: (what will the candidate do on the job)

Department Overview

The US Department of State (DoS), Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Global Disbursing Operations is composed of teams in Bangkok, Charleston, and Paris. Disbursing Operations supports its global customers through services: Processing electronic funds transfers (ETF’s), check payments and collections, purchasing foreign currency, banking, maintaining local currency and U.S. dollar bank accounts, monitoring cashier operations worldwide, and reconciliation with the U.S. Treasury Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Reconcile foreign currency bank account balances and statements.
• Review bank fees and charges for accuracy and prepare bank charge and bank interest vouchers.
• Manages all banking administrative functions and serves as Point of Contact for banks including drafting communications to banks’ management and posts. Ensure Regional Financial Management System/Disbursing data is correctly updated for new and closed accounts.
• Perform periodic bank reviews to ensure banking agreements accuracy, confirm that correct authorized signatories are on file, and verify that the bank complies with all terms outlined in the agreement.
• Submit monthly reports by instructed due date.
• Establish professional relationships with bank officials where the U.S. Disbursing Officer maintains bank accounts.
• Research transactions, such as debits for checks or EFTs, bank charges, cashier deposits and collections, with the potential of identifying errors or fraud.
• Identify and resolve problems to eliminate future occurrences.

Skills: (what are the skills required for the role)

Referred Skills, but not Required

• Familiarity with DoS or government systems

Our most Successful Employees in this Position Demonstrate:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and financial acumen
• Ability to work independently, but not afraid to ask questions or for assistance
• Adaptable / flexible

Qualifications: (what are the required minimums for the position – Reference L-cat Description)

• Possess an Associate’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in banking or a financial management field.
• Experience may be substituted for education or degree type.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Security Clearance Requirement

All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification or Secret security clearance.