Job opening: Office & Accounts Administrator
Salary: $74 303 - 115 170 per year
Published at: Jun 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Stationery Room is seeking an Office & Accounts Administrator. For the complete job announcement, please go to https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa
Duties
This is lead administrative and accounting work supporting the administrative office, financial operations, and system administration for the Senate Stationery Room. Work involves performing all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation functions; assisting Keeper of Stationery with system support and accounting operations; assisting with the coordination of accounting and administrative activities; and providing senior-level assistance and guidance to office staff. Work is bound by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accountability Office (GAO); and Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.
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Requirements
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa
Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND
WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork 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 QUALIFICATIONSWork requires a
high school degree (bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
preferred), knowledge of audit theory and practice; with five years of accounting and accounting-based
software experience, experience in a customer service environment, and the
following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping
practices and theory. Knowledge of
sound accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including GAAP and
guidelines established by the GAO. Knowledge of
applicable accounting software required; experience with Great Plains
preferred.Strong
knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and
Outlook, including ability to work with formulas, logic, and pivot tables.Knowledge of
the capabilities, operating requirements, and program operation of computers,
networks, and peripheral equipment.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
prepare accurate accounting records and reports; ability to process and
reconcile accounting data accurately and efficiently with attention to detail.Ability to
identify, report, and troubleshoot system problems with assistance from
technical support. Ability to operate calculator, cash
register, inventory equipment, and various printers.Ability to read, comprehend, and follow
rules, regulations, procedures, functions, and instructions. Ability to
oversee and provide guidance to Stationery Room staff. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the
public. Ability to
provide prompt and courteous customer service and resolve customer and vendor
inquiries and concerns independently. Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTSNone.
Education
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
Contacts
- Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources
Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
- Email: [email protected]
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