Salary : $42,120.00 - $73,611.20 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 27M00000006
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 04/14/2024
Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

Description
The Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate to work in the position of Management Analyst, Associate within the division of Finance & Administration. This position will provide leadership and financial support for the Department of Social Services. The position will work closely with program staff and COR Finance to ensure that payment requests are accurate and completed timely in accordance with regulatory requirements. An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing strategic procedures for a specific division within the agency and must possess a strong Finance acumen for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable for a large complex organization. This is achieved by the application of independent judgment based on knowledge gained through work experience. Positions in this class typically determine if compliance with Richmond City policies are met, approve or disapprove services as well as projects, activities or financial payments.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Serves as the agency's grants administrator and oversees the development, administrative requirements, grants reporting and invoicing on behalf of the agency
• Research, reviews, and recommends improvements to current financial policies and procedures. Updates and/or assists in the development of program manuals
• Serves as department liaison with program staff, Auditors, State program managers, vendors, municipal representatives, community boards, professional associations, and various city agencies
• Reviews, processes and/or approves agency administrative/program expenditures
• Processes LASER reimbursements/adjustments monthly
• Maintains agency Master Data files
• Processes and reconciles A/P and credit memos
• Reconciles department financial records
• Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports and records

**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and during declared emergencies.**
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in analysis and reporting of data; audit practices; background in department of focus; English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar; ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process; and principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated skills in analyzing complex issues; communicating with various internal and external departments; drafting and revising documents; managing multiple priorities and deadlines; managing program in focus area; preparing forecasts, reports, analyses for special projects, etc.; and oral and written communication.

Demonstrated ability to adapt; analyze information; make decisions; multi-task; problem solve; and work in teams.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or field related to assignment;
• Two years of paraprofessional experience in area related to assignment, such as assisting with program or project administration and management analysis;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with Governmental accounting concepts and principles
• Thorough knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with analyzing and aggregating data
• Thorough knowledge of mathematical calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by mail at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans -We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02

5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's/Advanced Degree

05

Which of the following best indicates your experience with AP/AR processes?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

06

Which of the following best describes your experience with MS Office Suite? (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

07

Which of the following best describes your grants management experience?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

08

Select the systems below that you have proficient experience working with.

• MUNIS
• Harmony Information Systems
• Oracle/Other Proprietary ERP system
• Not applicable

09

Which of the following best describes your experience preparing ad hoc financial reports?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

10

Have you been routinely responsible for handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality?

• Yes
• No

11

Which of the following best describes your experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

Required Question