Accountant I

Loudoun County; Leesburg (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is seeking an Accountant I to monitor and reconcile financial records within the department. The role focuses on grant management, vendor payments, and assisting with the CARES Fee Reduction Program and scholarships.

The position offers growth in a dynamic county department, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork. Responsibilities include processing invoices, grant renewals, and budget reporting while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field with two years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process payments for invoices and ensure timely disbursements.
• Align accounts for purchase orders and engage with vendors on PO processing.
• Renew grants and manage complex drawdowns as needed.
• Research and resolve payment issues and discrepancies in records.
• Maintain and refresh databases; produce reports and update budget spreadsheets.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing & communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fusion PPM

General Ledger (GL)

Payables

Job description

Posting number: 27-00674

Department: Parks Recreation & Community Services

Job classification: Accountant I / Grade 120

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered.
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

Examples of duties

Loudoun County’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Administration Division is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Accountant I position. The Accountant I position, functioning under the supervision of the appointed supervisor, is responsible for monitoring and reconciling financial records within the specified area or Department of the County. Primary duties include reconciling customer credit card transactions, grant management, and assisting with our CARES Fee Reduction Program and Scholarship vendors. Other duties include processing vendor invoices and any required redistributions; responding to Treasury regarding chargeback notifications; processing stop and reissue requests; and other special projects as assigned, including future grant management duties. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated team player.
We are currently hiring for the following location(s):

• PRCS, 742 Miller Dr, SE, Leesburg, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the processing of payments for invoices associated with departmental expenditures.
• Aligns accounts for purchase orders. Engages with vendors to ensure that purchase orders are being processed. Responds to vendor inquiries.
• Processes grant renewals and complex drawdowns.
• Researches and resolves payment issues.
• Administers the additions and changes to the databases; refreshes necessary databases; creates reports for the team; and prepares and modifies the budget spreadsheet.
• May carry out additional critical job responsibilities that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field and two (2) years of related work experience in assigned or related department. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data, creating tables and reports.
• Extensive experience with Oracle Fusion PPM, GL, and Payables.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills to include Excel.
• Banking credit card reconciliation experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be detail-oriented.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in fiscal activities.

Supplemental information

Must undergo a criminal background, credit, and DMV check. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for the DMV check. Annual reviews of driving records may be conducted to ensure ongoing qualification.