Accountant (Henrico)

Virginia-Employment-Commission; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

13 paid state holidays

Medical, dental, vision & life options

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

PSLF employer

Job summary

Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is seeking an Accountant (Henrico) to uphold accuracy of financial operations. You will prepare journal entries, run reconciliations, and assist with month-end close and statewide reporting.

Using Cardinal and FMS, you’ll verify data, help prepare statements, and support audits while strengthening internal controls. This is a public-service role in Virginia’s Central Office, with strong benefits and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting requirements.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and perform reconciliations.
• Experience with standard financial reports and statements.
• Proficiency with Cardinal and FMS systems and Excel.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and close activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and document journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Review financial data to support timely and compliant reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support variance reviews, audits, and system testing efforts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Internal controls

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Excel

General ledger reconciliations

Cardinal

FMS

Tools

Cardinal

FMS

Oracle

Job description

Title: Accountant (Henrico)

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

As an Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the agency’s financial operations. You’ll prepare and document journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and review financial data to support timely and compliant reporting. Using Cardinal and FMS, you’ll extract and verify financial information, assist with month‑and‑year‑end close activities, and help prepare financial statements and statewide reporting submissions. You’ll also contribute to variance review, audit support, and system testing efforts, helping strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes across the agency.

Join the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and be part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to supporting workers, strengthening communities, and promoting economic stability across the Commonwealth. We administer Virginia’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits program with a commitment to providing customer-centered, accessible, inclusive, and impactful services to support our shared mission: lifting up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a time. The VEC is also an integral part of a historic milestone as Virginia becomes the first state in the South to offer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Our agency will be responsible for standing up and administering this new program, which will expand the vital support we provide for employees when they need it most.

We offer paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions); and are a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

If you’re motivated by public service, continuous improvement, and meaningful work that supports opportunity for all, the VEC is a place where your contributions matter!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, and financial requirements.
• Basic understanding of internal controls and audit‑related documentation.
• Skill in preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and reviewing financial data.
• Ability to prepare standard financial reports and statements.
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Cardinal and FMS and with spreadsheet tools like Excel.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work independently on routine tasks, and collaborate as part of a team.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with Cardinal or Oracle‑based financial systems.

Special Instructions

This position is located within the Central Office in Henrico, VA. This is not a remote-work position.

The VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

A valid Virginia Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The Virginia Employment Commission is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

AHP Letter

Contact Information

Name: VEC Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: [e-mail] for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, résumés, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.