Duties
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.
The incumbent is responsible for supporting the preparation of the U.S. House of Representatives’ annual financial statements for internal and external users, collecting and analyzing financial data, and ensuring that all reporting follows the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) issued by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and the applicable form and content requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements. Other official duties or special projects as assigned. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare financial reports (to include financial statements and notes) - Balance Sheet; Statements of Net Cost, Changes in Net Position, and Budgetary Resources; Schedule of Spending; Required Supplementary Information; and Management Discussion and Analysis. Perform monthly accounting and period-end closing functions and activities, account reconciliations and reporting. Research accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding policy.
- Prepare for year-end audit and any interim audits. Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls over the House's financial reporting and accounting and business processes. Identify opportunities and develop recommendations for continuous process improvements. Implement changes and improvements to internal controls within the Accounting Department and other House entities. Serve as the audit liaison for the annual financial statement audit. Establish and maintain a good, positive working relationship with auditors and provide timely responses to auditor inquiries.
- Develop, maintain, and implement accounting policies and procedures appropriate for the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and to ensure accurate and consistent reporting of financial data. Provide recommendations on improving process design and updated procedures to improve financial reporting.
- Perform necessary analysis and validations of financial data to ensure accurate recording and consistent reporting of financial data. Initiate enhancements and improvements for processing financial data, as necessary.
- Monitor regularly and stay up to date on the latest releases of accounting regulations and pronouncements
- Must be detail-oriented and possess exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written essential.
- Collaborative working style with excellent interpersonal, consultative and presentation skills required.
- Results and goal-oriented individual that is self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in coordination with various teams within time constraints.
- Proven success serving as a source of expert information and managing deadline pressures and multiple challenging assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
- Must possess willingness to take on new opportunities and openness to change.
- Must be able to manage highly confidential and sensitive information appropriately; and be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by senior management.
- Must be able to work additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Keep Accounting Director informed of financial issues as they arise.