Accountant Senior: Central Administration - #01451

Title: Accountant Senior: Central Administration - #01451

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $53,490 - $83,446

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support to DOC stakeholders in regard to financial/accounting practices and processes as well as the Commonwealth's Automated Accounting System (Cardinal) in accordance with established Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsible for preparing monthly reconciliations utilizing Cardinal Financial and HCM reports and queries, assisting with monthly clearing of Payroll Suspense Accounts, and reviewing monthly charges in Bank of America Works for Accuracy in coding. Additional duties include printing, preparing, and logging, all EDIs (electronic deposits) and wires daily, and serving as the backup to the Supervisor and Assistant Manager of General Accounting as it pertains to reviewing the work of fiscal staff to ensure compliance with DOA, DOC, and APA policies and procedures. This position is responsible for billing and reconciliation of out-of-state receivables, assists in the review of fiscal procedures, and takes the lead in the more complex accounting transactions and items that require resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fiscal document review and analysis, state and federal policies and procedures for accounting and reporting, and computer applications for financial operations. Demonstrated recent skills and abilities with the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proven ability to plan and assist with complex accounting and financial operations working in conjunction with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Experience to include presenting financial recommendations and reporting, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and recent and extensive knowledge of the Cardinal Financials System.

Additional Considerations

Technical expertise in maintaining and recording financial transactions in automated accounting systems. Experience in developing/conducting training for accounting applications. Experience in developing/maintaining written policies and procedures for accounting applications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.