Vendor Administrator

The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking a Vendor Administrator. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work 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, extended sitting, 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, photocopier, and scanner. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution required (bachelor’s degree preferred), with two to three years of vendor administration and/or accounts payable experience including lead or supervisory experience, and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of the Senate's accounting system; applicable federal, state, and Senate rules; regulations and laws; standard accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of budget object classes, data entry procedures, financial management system programs, automated accounting systems and familiarity with database management. 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 use a computer and relevant computer software programs. Ability to analyze financial data to ensure thorough auditing of complex billings. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate work of staff. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational and time management skills for handling multiple responsibilities at once. Ability to deal with others at all levels of the Senate community using tact and diplomacy.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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