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Job Summary:

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, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This position is located in the Accounting Department, Office of Finance. The Accounting Department is responsible for providing financial and accounting operations that result in consistent and relevant financial information for customers.

The Accounting Department 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 incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the accounting department. The incumbent is responsible for effectively exercising operational control of all internal House financial management operations and providing prompt and effective customer service for all House offices. 

This position has day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for the Accounting Department. Exercises operational control of all internal House financial management operations. Provides prompt and effective customer service for all House offices.

·        Manages daily House financial operations related to cash management including vendor maintenance, cash receipts and disbursements, and customer inquiries.

·        Researches and maintains current knowledge of accounting standards and procedures. Ensures financial transactions are recorded and classified accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with financial and accounting policies and procedures promulgated by applicable authoritative bodies.

·        Analyzes and interprets laws, rules, and regulations; provides leadership, expert advice, and authoritative guidance regarding interpretation and application.

·        Ensures accounting policies and procedures and detailed desk procedures are developed and documented.

·        Monitors and maintains effective internal control procedures for the Accounting Department, and provides guidance on such controls to other House entities.

·        Examines services, deliverables, and/or processes for compatibility with customer needs and requirements.

·        Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with auditors. Provides timely responses to audit recommendations by developing appropriate corrective actions, including time frames for completion.

·        Recommends and implements best practices and process improvements to enhance the efficiency of operations and financial systems.

·        Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees; provides technical oversight of work on a continuous basis.

·        Develops performance plans and evaluates employee performance. Implements disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, as needed.

·        Interviews candidates for subordinate positions and recommends appointments, promotions, and/or reassignments.

·        Acts as a liaison to the Federal Reserve Banks.

·        Manages annual 1099 process to ensure IRS compliance.

·        Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

·        Minimum of 5 years accounting experience required.

·        Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.

·        Working knowledge of Federal and generally accepted accounting principles and automated financial systems.

·        Knowledge of laws, regulations, and resolutions affecting financial management of the House.

·        Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

·        2 years of progressive management experience preferred.

·        Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred. 

*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).

How you will be evaluated

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.