Job Summary

This position is in the Financial Counseling Department, Office of Finance, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House).

Job Description

Qualifications Experience with/in applicable program area/discipline with an emphasis on customer service. Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline related to the position (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration) or an equivalent level of specialized work experience preferred. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements Working knowledge of automated office systems and software programs, including financial systems/software, and ability to use them to enter data. Knowledge of the legislative environment, House, Office of Finance, and the operations thereof. Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with House staff, coworkers, vendors and customers. Knowledge of payment processing, purchase orders, and contracts/agreements. Ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials. Ability to provide financial guidance to customers and stakeholders as needed. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters (both personal and operational) with tact and to exercise judgment, and discretion. Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to successfully complete and apply applicable training, technical and otherwise. Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in an interdisciplinary work environment. Ability to maintain knowledge of contractual requirements and House policies pertaining to maintenance agreements, procurement of equipment, and consolidated billing. All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).