Accountant I

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

Job summary

Loudoun County PRCS is seeking a full-time Accountant I in Leesburg, VA. The role reports to the supervisor and focuses on reconciling financial records, processing payments and invoices, grant management, and assisting with CARES Fee Reduction Program and Scholarship vendors.

A background in accounting and strong data skills are essential. Location is in Leesburg with duties including budget spreadsheets, vendor communications, and grant renewals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field and two years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to analyze data and create tables and reports.
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion PPM, GL and Payables; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the processing of payments for invoices and aligns accounts for purchase orders.
• Engages with vendors and responds to vendor inquiries; processes grant renewals and complex drawdowns.
• Researches and resolves payment issues; administers databases and prepares budget reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Tables and reports

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Two years of related work experience or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Fusion PPM

Oracle Fusion GL

Oracle Payables

Excel

Job description

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.