Financial Program Analyst

House of Representatives•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Financial Program Analyst works in the Financial Counseling Department within the Office of Finance, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives. The Office of Finance provides financial management services to House Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers, and Offices. The Financial Counseling Department guides customers on official expenses and processes reimbursement vouchers in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The role has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and does not have day-to-day supervisory or managerial responsibilities. The analyst manages the consolidated billing program and supports accounts payable operations by analyzing financial data, processes, systems, policies, and regulations. The role provides timely customer service, supports audits, monitors performance metrics and risks, and supplies management with analysis to guide resource allocation and operational decisions. It also supports process modernization and improvement, projects, and strategic programs such as Quality Assurance. The position may supervise contracted staff or lead project teams for a defined period.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience serving as an Analyst or Financial Analyst.
Experience in accounting, accounts payable, financial management, and accounts receivable, with a heavy concentration in program management and data analytics.
Subject matter expertise in PeopleSoft accounting modules.
Strong command of Excel for tool development and performance metric management.
Ability to analyze, reconcile, interpret, and present data while ensuring data integrity.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Innovation, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to prepare various financial reports.
Good judgment in organizing work and setting priorities.
Demonstrate accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, customer orientation, priority management, and problem resolution.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check or other applicable security clearance, and a pre-employment drug test when applicable.
Commitment to improving Federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
Master's degree preferred; specialized experience can be substituted.
Experience with the Coupa financial system.

Responsibilities

Manage the consolidated billing program and coordinate streamlined modernization processes.
Collaborate with Federal agencies to incorporate the G-invoicing process.
Support purchase order, non-purchase-order referencing, maintenance, miscellaneous payments, and the House Finance Card program.
Analyze financial data, processes, systems, policies, and regulations affecting accounts payable operations.
Support internal and external audit requests; coordinate and validate documentation and data for accuracy.
Provide management with analytical data related to accounts payable performance objectives.
Provide timely customer service and ensure customers receive necessary information and data.
Review data, services, and deliverables for completeness and accuracy; verify information entered into financial systems and software.
Perform data reconciliation and use financial systems and software to research and troubleshoot transactions.
Provide consultative responses to customer inquiries, including guidance on routine financial issues and documented procedures.
Recommend process and procedure improvements and participate in or direct improvement projects.
Monitor, manage, and evaluate financial and program risks, seeking guidance as needed.
Develop, collect, and monitor metrics such as processing timeliness, productivity, duplicate payments, and work volume.
Analyze metrics and provide leadership with recommendations and information to support resource allocation, management decisions, and continuous improvement.
Manage projects supporting operational initiatives, team activities, and strategic programs, including the Quality Assurance program.
Prepare written reports and analyses.
Perform other official duties and special projects as assigned.
May supervise contracted staff or lead project teams of permanent and/or contracted staff for a defined period.