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Staff Accountant

Legislative Branch

House of Representatives

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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.

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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.

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1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

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Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $95,995 - $106,712 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 8 - 10

Promotion potential 10

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0510 Accounting

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5568 Control number 880207200

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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 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

The staff accountant supports the core operations of the accounting department by managing financial transactions, maintaining the accuracy of accounting records, and ensuring compliance with House accounting policies, appropriation law, and USSGL standards. This position processes a variety of financial activities, contributes to reconciliations and analysis across multiple funds and operational areas, and collaborates with internal offices to maintain strong financial controls. The staff accountant also assists senior accountants and management with the preparation of the House's annual financial statements and other recurring reporting requirements, while providing financial insights, trend analyses, and support for policy and procedure implementation.

The position does not have day-today supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process financial transactions, manage payment workflows, and ensure accurate recording of accounting entries.
• Support daily paycycle operations, including electronic funds transfers, secure payment transactions, accounts receivable, cash receipts, OTCnet deposits, and administration of advances and prepayments.
• Monitor purchase orders and support supply/resource coordination to maintain operational efficiency.
• Maintain smooth interaction with internal systems such as telecom, media services, and other financial interfaces.
• Perform reconciliations, account analyses, and financial reviews across assigned funds, revolving accounts, and cost areas.
• Support payroll functions, including accruals, reclassifications, activity reporting, and review of exception reports.
• Assist senior accountants and management with preparation of annual financial statements and recurring financial reporting.
• Verify financial data, conduct trend analyses, interpret financial results, and support policy and procedure updates.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting\auditing experience; federal financial system experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of specific experience with ERP and/or federal accounting.
• Strong computer proficiency, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant federal experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of various automated office systems and state of the art accounting software programs.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations governing the House.
• Ability to enter and reconcile data and maintain accuracy and attention to detail to ensure data integrity.
• Critical thinking skills.
• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), preferred.

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).

Additional information

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.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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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.

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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.

How to Apply

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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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.

How to Apply

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

House of Representatives

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

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Learn more about what its like to work at House of Representatives, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://cao.house.gov

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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $95,995 - $106,712 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 8 - 10

Promotion potential 10

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0510 Accounting

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5568 Control number 880207200

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