Summary This position is located in the Travel Section, Accounting Operations Division. Financial Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The incumbent is responsible for the review, analysis, reconciliation of various types of financial data required for the financial operations of the Library of Congress. The incumbent is expected to actively contribute to the sound financial management, which includes accounting, reporting and related internal controls. Respond to customer inquiries, issues, and problems, by interpreting office policies and by advising and articulating agency financial policies and practices. Compile financial data and prepares reports used for presentations and briefings. Develop user guides, standard operating procedures and training materials that are presented in training sessions, meetings and/or briefings. Analyze financial issues and discrepancies and make recommendations for improvements. Prepare detailed correspondence that explains complex transactions, financial issues and regulations or document one-of-a kind problems and resolutions in the financial management system. Independently plan and manage standard financial disbursement activities involving handling invoice payments, canceled payments, scheduling disbursements of Government funds, and arranging disbursement for foreign currency payments or wire transfers. Research and analyze financial data using historical documents, regulations, and statistical sampling methods. Verify invoice payments for supplies, materials, and contract services, checking the accuracy and extent of liability. Maintain payment and contractor records ensuring proper disbursement and liquidation of obligated funds. Process payment transactions including coding complex documents in the automated accounting system and reconcile disbursements in response to customer inquiries. Research the validity of charges; verifies data; inputs data in the financial management information system; checks balance and reconciles accounts. Provide management reports related to disbursements activities, such as invoices and vouchers received, processed, or pending, and completed actions. Independently apply conventional accounting principles to post accounting transactions to the general ledger in a functional area, such as travel, payroll, co t, property, reimbursable, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable. Identify and resolve potential obstacles or problems which may result in document processing delays. Review changes in procedures and processes to ensure accounting records are updated properly. Refer findings to supervisor and makes recommendations for corrective actions. Adhere to established timelines and performance standards for processing transactions. Minimize the number of errors and improper payments. Exercise excellent customer service skills and minimize customer complaints. Identify and imp1ement effective processes and procedures to reduce cycle time, increase quality and value to the workflow. Effectively manage priorities and balance workload. Perform analysis and reconciliation of day-to-day accounts, making adjustments using well-established accounting practices, related to vendor payments. Analyze accounting data and reconcile source documents to determine accuracy of transactions. Participate in various reconciliation activities to ensure invoices are processed accurately. Utilize analytical skills in reviewing documents. Seek alternatives and strategies to reach mutually beneficial outcomes. Perform continuous analyses and reconciliation of transactions. Prepare correction documents to ensure accurate accounting for resources in compliance with legal requirements. The position description number for this position is 245848. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and reconcile travel related financial data. ** Knowledge of financial management policies and procedures. ** Ability to communicate in writing. ** Knowledge of automated systems used in financial analysis work. ** Ability to provide customer service. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial aspects of an agency mission or program. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.