Accountant

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 57,733 - 82,042

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A government environmental agency in Richmond is hiring an Accountant to manage its financial accounts. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as maintaining fixed assets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess education and skills in accounting or finance and have experience with Oracle Financials. This is an entry-level position offering a salary range of $57,733-$82,042.

Qualifications

Combination of education, experience, training or coursework in accounting.
Skill in accounting principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience with state/local fiscal functions.

Responsibilities

Review and maintain the agency's fixed assets.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations on funds.
Complete financial reporting accurately and timely.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Experience with Oracle Financials

Organizational skills

Ability to evaluate expenditures

Education

Education in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Suite

Automated financial systems

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Hiring Range: $57,733-$82,042.00

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Job Description

To ensure that general ledger accounts including fund balances per DEQ's financial system (Oracle Financials) are reconciled to the state accounting system (Cardinal) as required by the Department of Accounts (DOA).

Responsibilities

Review, enter, and maintain the agency's fixed assets in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain an inventory of fixed assets.
Work with the agency's employees to assure assets are properly tagged and properly disposed.
Ensure funds are paid, recorded, and deposited in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsible for completing financial reporting accurately, entirely, and timely in accordance with governing directives, regulations, and policies.
Provide DEQ management and external customers with timely and accurate information regarding all federal and state funds.

Qualifications

Combination of education, experience, training, or coursework in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or related field.
Skill and knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the application of the accounting techniques.
Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate program expenditures.
Demonstrated experience of state/local fiscal functions and operations, federal grant management process related to assigned projects and federal laws and regulations.
Experience with automated financial systems such as Oracle Financials general ledger and payables and other Web-based financial systems.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of government and officials and private organizations.
Experience with Microsoft Windows Suite.
Experience accessing a variety of information resources and applying various computer applications to complex financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience determining funding source compliance, analyzing, reconciling, evaluating, and monitoring budget/financial transactions.

About Us

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.

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