Supervisory Voucher Examiner

Announcement Number: Paris- & 032 ST

Hiring Agency: Embassy Paris

Position Title: Supervisory Voucher Examiner (Certifying)

Open Period: 05/13/2026 - 05/27/2026

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 0420 8/9

Salary: EUR €47,748 per year

Work Schedule: Full-time – 35 hours per week

Promotion Potential: Employees hired at a training grade must complete 52 weeks of successful performance at the training grade to be eligible for the next grade, regardless of the experience level at entry on duty.

Duty Location(s): Vacancyin, 1 Vacancyin, Paris, France

Telework Eligible: No

Overview

The U.S. Mission in France seeks qualified applicants for the Supervisory Voucher Examiner (Certifying) position within the Financial section.

Responsibilities

• Function as Manager of Accounts Payable, serve as Certifying Officer, and provide expert guidance on payment-related issues.
• Lead the Accounts Payable Unit within the Financial Management Center, directly managing seven Accounts Payable Technicians and one VAT Clerk.
• Serve as liaison with Post Support Unit, Charleston Global Financial Services, and the Integrated Logistics Management System implementation team regarding payment processing issues.
• Act as Certifying Officer for payments up to $50,000 per obligation, personally certifying approximately $25‑50 million annually.
• Manage eight staff members directly and oversee one position based in Marseille.
• Ensure compliance with all payment processing policies and procedures.
• Handle approximately 25,000 vouchers each year, representing more than $206 million in payments and receivables.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and hold a Public Trust (Low Risk‑Non‑Sensitive) security clearance.
• Must be subject to background investigation and may be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical exam.
• Be able to begin working within 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications.
• Educational requirement: A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting, OR substitution: secondary school plus at least six years of progressively responsible experience in finance or other business fields, with one year of supervisory experience.
• Language: Good working knowledge of English and French (speaking/reading/writing); translation ability may be required.
• Job knowledge: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial management practices, and banking payment processes; good knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skills & Abilities: Leadership, problem‑solving, ability to administer complex vouchering issues with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Annual gross salary includes profit‑sharing allowance, vacation allowance, bonus allowance, and “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.
• Meal tickets face value EUR 8.25 per day; 60% paid by U.S. Government; employee contribution EUR 3.30 per ticket; limited to 202 workdays per year.
• Transportation reimbursement: 50% of cost of public transport passes.
• Holidays: U.S. Missions observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.
• Special leave: 5 days per year to care for a sick family member (documentation required).
• Employee onboarding program.

EEO Statement

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.