Company:
House of Representatives
Location: Washington
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Summary
This position serves as the Accounting Director and plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Accounting Department.
This job is open to
Open to the public
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This position serves as the Accounting Director and plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Accounting Department. The Accounting Department is responsible for providing financial and accounting operations that result in consistent and relevant financial information for customers. The Accounting Department also provides key support in analyzing, reconciling, summarizing, and maintaining all data relating to the financial operations of the House, resulting in the compilation of the Monthly Financial Statements, Quarterly Statement of Disbursements, and the Annual Financial Statements.
The position has day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Major Duties/Responsibilities
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for the Accounting Department, including analyzing, reconciling, summarizing, and maintaining data relating to the financial operations of the House and compiling the Monthly Financial Statements, Quarterly Statement of Disbursements, and the Annual Financial Statements
• Researches and maintains current knowledge of accounting standards and procedures. Ensures the financial programs, policies, and procedures of the House meet all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and official House financial policies and procedures. This includes observing applicable standards of Governmental Accounting as defined by the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), the General Accounting Office and other related sources
• Supervises the accountability of all receipts and disbursements of the House and the input of all financial information into financial systems/software (e.g., PeopleSoft)
• Oversees the preparation of the financial statements of Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Offices, as well as required reports to the U.S. Treasury
• Coordinates the production of the quarterly/monthly House Disbursement Report and Statement of Accountability, as required by law
• Administers the training of new employees in the operation and input of information into financial systems/software (e.g., PeopleSoft). Provides training and assistance on accounting topics
• Develops financial reports for the House. Provides accurate and timely financial information
• Ensures internal controls are appropriately documented, reviewed, and certified; monitors internal control activities and recommends and implements changes as needed
• Ensures accurate and timely financial data is recorded and reconciled in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; troubleshoots problems and provides guidance as needed
• Ensures timely responses to audit recommendations; develops appropriate corrective actions and timeframes for completion as needed. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with auditors
• Provides prompt and effective customer service for all House offices
• Monitors and enforces House financial policies and procedures. Makes and implements recommendations to modify and/or adapt financial policies and procedures as necessary
• Manages various aspects of personnel administration for Department as needed
• Provides guidance to staff and supervisors on desired results and planning considerations, monitors progress of assigned projects, and provides additional resources as appropriate
• Ensures subordinate supervisors are efficiently utilizing staff, maximizing resources, and developing subordinates to their fullest potential
• Establishes procedures to systematically and equitably review subordinate supervisor's accomplishments and ensure recommendations from subordinates are consistent with the CAO mission and internal initiatives
• Provides guidance to employees on appropriate methods for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data
• Researches and maintains current knowledge of financial systems/software
• Represents the CAO regarding House Accounting matters in meetings and staff conferences within and outside the offices of the CAO
• Reviews and recommends any changes to the disbursement report
• Prepares and presents financial information and/or briefings to stakeholders as needed; interprets and translates complex analyses and clearly articulates assumptions and recommendations
• Develops plans to ensure the House will be capable of meeting future financial management requirements, accounting standards, and demands for improved services
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Experience and/or Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required (Business Administration or Finance related area preferred).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
• Extensive Government and private sector experience in financial operations and financial statement preparation.
• Previous experience supervising cross functional or inter-disciplinary employee work teams.
• Progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant or financial manager.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
• Broad knowledge of Federal and generally accepted accounting standards and principles and automated financial systems/software.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Standard General Ledger, Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) Federal Financial Management System requirements, Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards, laws, regulations, and resolutions affecting the financial management activities of the House of Representatives.
• General working knowledge of the Business Unit.
• Ability to effectively manage financial operations within the Department, including appropriately demonstrating and applying knowledge of financial transactions and methods for recording, processing, and approving transactions.
**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This position serves as the Accounting Director and plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Accounting Department.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to the public
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This position serves as the Accounting Director and plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Accounting Department. The Accounting Department is responsible for providing financial and accounting operations that result in consistent and relevant financial information for customers. The Accounting Department also provides key support in analyzing, reconciling, summarizing, and maintaining all data relating to the financial operations of the House, resulting in the compilation of the Monthly Financial Statements, Quarterly Statement of Disbursements, and the Annual Financial Statements.
The position has day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Major Duties/Responsibilities
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for the Accounting Department, including analyzing, reconciling, summarizing, and maintaining data relating to the financial operations of the House and compiling the Monthly Financial Statements, Quarterly Statement of Disbursements, and the Annual Financial Statements
• Researches and maintains current knowledge of accounting standards and procedures. Ensures the financial programs, policies, and procedures of the House meet all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and official House financial policies and procedures. This includes observing applicable standards of Governmental Accounting as defined by the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), the General Accounting Office and other related sources
• Supervises the accountability of all receipts and disbursements of the House and the input of all financial information into financial systems/software (e.g., PeopleSoft)
• Oversees the preparation of the financial statements of Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Offices, as well as required reports to the U.S. Treasury
• Coordinates the production of the quarterly/monthly House Disbursement Report and Statement of Accountability, as required by law
• Administers the training of new employees in the operation and input of information into financial systems/software (e.g., PeopleSoft). Provides training and assistance on accounting topics
• Develops financial reports for the House. Provides accurate and timely financial information
• Ensures internal controls are appropriately documented, reviewed, and certified; monitors internal control activities and recommends and implements changes as needed
• Ensures accurate and timely financial data is recorded and reconciled in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; troubleshoots problems and provides guidance as needed
• Ensures timely responses to audit recommendations; develops appropriate corrective actions and timeframes for completion as needed. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with auditors
• Provides prompt and effective customer service for all House offices
• Monitors and enforces House financial policies and procedures. Makes and implements recommendations to modify and/or adapt financial policies and procedures as necessary
• Manages various aspects of personnel administration for Department as needed
• Provides guidance to staff and supervisors on desired results and planning considerations, monitors progress of assigned projects, and provides additional resources as appropriate
• Ensures subordinate supervisors are efficiently utilizing staff, maximizing resources, and developing subordinates to their fullest potential
• Establishes procedures to systematically and equitably review subordinate supervisor's accomplishments and ensure recommendations from subordinates are consistent with the CAO mission and internal initiatives
• Provides guidance to employees on appropriate methods for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data
• Researches and maintains current knowledge of financial systems/software
• Represents the CAO regarding House Accounting matters in meetings and staff conferences within and outside the offices of the CAO
• Reviews and recommends any changes to the disbursement report
• Prepares and presents financial information and/or briefings to stakeholders as needed; interprets and translates complex analyses and clearly articulates assumptions and recommendations
• Develops plans to ensure the House will be capable of meeting future financial management requirements, accounting standards, and demands for improved services
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Experience and/or Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required (Business Administration or Finance related area preferred).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
• Extensive Government and private sector experience in financial operations and financial statement preparation.
• Previous experience supervising cross functional or inter-disciplinary employee work teams.
• Progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant or financial manager.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
• Broad knowledge of Federal and generally accepted accounting standards and principles and automated financial systems/software.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Standard General Ledger, Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) Federal Financial Management System requirements, Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards, laws, regulations, and resolutions affecting the financial management activities of the House of Representatives.
• General working knowledge of the Business Unit.
• Ability to effectively manage financial operations within the Department, including appropriately demonstrating and applying knowledge of financial transactions and methods for recording, processing, and approving transactions.
**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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