USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Assistant Financial Clerk (Deputy Chief Financial Officer)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expThe Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking an Assistant Financial Clerk. This role involves overseeing the technical and administrative work of accounting, payroll, benefits, and related financial services that support the financial operations of the U.S. Senate.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This position oversees the technical and administrative work of accounting, payroll, benefits, and related financial services and financial systems that support the financial operations of the U.S. Senate
Work includes planning, scheduling, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of the policy, procedures, and internal controls over all operations of the Senate Disbursing Office
Qualification
Required
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
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
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret security clearance
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.
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