Fiscal Technician (Hourly/Wage): Dillwyn Correctional Center #W0026

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a wage-based fiscal support staff member for the Business Office. The role handles data processing, review, and analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures, and maintains fiscal records and reports in line with DOC and DOA policies.

The position is wage-based, with an hourly limit per agency and a 12-month work period May 1–April 30; workers must adhere to a 20-hour weekly average constraint and receive no state benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, for office support duties.
• Experience inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and staff.
• Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support to the Business Office.
• Process, review, and analyze data to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Prepare and maintain fiscal records and reports.
• Ensure all accounting transactions comply with DOC and DOA policies and procedures.

Skills

Numerical data handling

Bookkeeping basics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry into automated database

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Tools

Automated database system

Job description

Provides fiscal support to the Business Office. Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Accounts (DOA)policies and procedures. All hourly employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week on average over the 12-month period.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make all mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a wage (hourly) position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Additional Considerations

Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay. Knowledge of State travel policies.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (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. Layoff Preferences: 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: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.