Financial Services Manager Job in Washington DC, DC

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, and photocopier.

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 high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field is preferred) with five to eight years of benefits/personnel experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures regarding federal retirement programs, group life insurance, health benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Knowledge of Senate financial management operations, methods, precedents, procedures, and payroll regulations.

Advanced knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.

Knowledge of applicable computer databases and systems.

Exhibit dependability and ability to execute all job responsibilities.

Advanced knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft.

Ability to perform math calculations.

Ability to resolve and handle confidential, difficult, or sensitive matters or materials.

Ability to use computer and relevant computer software programs.

Ability to verify and substantiate accounting data.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate work of subordinate staff.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to fulfill requirements to become a Notary Public.

The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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.

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.

Email

resumes@sec.senate.gov

Address

Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources
Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510