Job Summary

The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking an Assistant Financial Clerk. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Job Description

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field with 8 to 10 years of government financial management experience and at least six years of supervising experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of federal budgeting, federal financial systems and practices, and government accounting. Knowledge of federal employment laws, regulations and industry best practices. Knowledge of Disbursing Office financial management systems, functions, policies, and practices. Extensive Senate experience and institutional knowledge. Knowledge of the federal and/or Senate appropriations process, including but not limited to committee funding structure, Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Allowance (SOPOEA), and miscellaneous items. Knowledge of budget execution, control over funds, and requirements from federal agencies that issue guidance for administering government funds. Ability to handle confidential information with tact and diplomacy. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to analyze system performance, operation, effectiveness, and capability, and make sound and authoritative recommendations to management. Ability to handle assigned projects from beginning to completion with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and implement policy and operational guidelines and procedures. Ability to manage large, complex fiscal activities in a decentralized environment. Ability to master the principles, theories, laws, regulations, and practices of federal financial management. Ability to monitor the obligations and expenditures of Senate funds using the Senate’s automated accounting system to ensure that funds are disbursed in a timely manner and in accordance with appropriation law guidelines. Ability to analyze proposed legislation for operational and budget implications and to prepare cost estimates to recommend funding levels. Experience supervising staff and preparing performance evaluations and improvement plans. Ability to recognize and solve personnel issues and conflicts. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret security clearance.