Duties
The Senate Disbursing Office is responsible for maintaining all vendor pay information from which it the
expenses of the United States Senate. This position is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and
oversight of all required documentation prior to making any updates to the vendor information files and
then maintaining the supporting documentation as part of records management practices. Requests for
updates can come from any of the Senate offices, committees, or support offices such as the Senate Sergeant
at Arms (SAA) or the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
This is administrative supervisory work certifying the accuracy of vendor data entered in Disbursing Office
systems. Work includes oversight and workload management of vendor specialist staff; overseeing
additions, deletions, and changes made to vendor files; and utilizing the Financials and Supply Chain
Management (FSCM) Supplier Module.
Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles; Secretary of the
Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual; and Disbursing
Office procedures, practices, and guidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and
handling time-sensitive assignments.
The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL
Qualifications
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, extended sitting, 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 scanner.
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
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution required (bachelor’s degree preferred), with two to three years of vendor administration and/or accounts payable experience including lead or supervisory experience, and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of the Senate's accounting system; applicable federal, state, and Senate rules; regulations and laws; standard accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of budget object classes, data entry procedures, financial management system programs, automated accounting systems and familiarity with database management.
Basic 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.
Ability to use a computer and relevant computer software programs.
Ability to analyze financial data to ensure thorough auditing of complex billings.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate work of staff.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Excellent organizational and time management skills for handling multiple responsibilities at once.
Ability to deal with others at all levels of the Senate community using tact and diplomacy.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
Education
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
Additional information
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.