Working for the U.S. Mission
We offer you the chance to join a unique team where your work contributes to our Mission: maintaining and strengthening the diplomatic ties between the United States and The Netherlands. Not just in The Netherlands, but all over the world, U.S. Mission employees strive to protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values. Are you ready to join us?
What you’ll do
This position calculates, processes, and monitors the full range of allowance applications for Department of State U.S. Direct Hires. Prepares school tuition fee payments and tracks individual allowance grant caps. Coordinates Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA) requests directly with the Management Counselor for approval. Serves as the Mission's Main Timekeeper for time and attendance and is the primary liaison between post and the CGFS payroll office. Prepares a variety of leave and pay related management reports. Processes payment and withholdings for Locally Employed (LE) Staff retirement plan, Official Residence Expense (ORE), Medical and LE Staff Employee Insurance Scheme Premiums.
Voucher Examiner – 20%Main Timekeeper for Mission Netherlands – 20%Locally Employed Staff Payroll Liaison – 25%American Allowance and Payroll Administration – 20%Official Residence Expense (ORE) Liaison – 10%Special Projects and other duties as assigned – 5%
What we ask (minimal requirements to apply):
Education:Two (2) years of postsecondary education in the financial field is required.
Experience:Two (2) years of experience in an automated accounting office (budget, accounting or other financial-related work).
Languages:English: FluentDutch: Good Working Knowledge
Skills And Abilities:Intermediate proficiency with personal software applications (Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel). Good typing skills and the ability to use a personal computer. Ability to manage time effectively to meet goals and objectives. Good interpersonal skills. Highest level of integrity.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certification and may be required to obtain a Certificate of Conduct for Natural Persons (VOG) from the Ministry of Safety and Justice of the Netherlands.
What we offer
- Annual base salary of €47,459 - €61,696
- 8.33 % End of year bonus (13th month)
- 8.2% Holiday bonus
- 3.67% Duty-free days bonus
- American and Dutch public holidays (approximately 18 days per year)
- Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave per year
- One-year contract which will be renewed under the same conditions based on job performance, funding, and security clearance.
- Sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and other leave in line with Dutch regulations
- Pension Plan
- Travel Allowance
- Bicycle Benefit Plan
How to apply
Please submit your application via our Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA): https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/nld/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
Please note the ERA vacancy announcement prevails over this announcement where there are differences in the text. You can create an account in just a few simple steps and submit your application.
Next steps
When the vacancy closes, HR will conduct an initial screening of the applications. If you are invited for a language test and interview, we will reach out to you via e-mail.
If you have any questions about the position or working for the U.S Mission to The Netherlands, please reach out to the HR office:Phone: +31703102234E-mail: TheHagueRecruitment@state.gov