Accountant I

Loudoun County Government; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Government is seeking a full-time Accountant I for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in Leesburg, Virginia. The role analyzes and reconciles financial records, processes invoices, manages grant activities, and supports budget reporting.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Accounting with related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and compliance with county financial policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass criminal background, credit, and DMV checks; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manages processing of payments for invoices and departmental expenditures.
• Aligns accounts for purchase orders; engages vendors and responds to inquiries.
• Processes grant renewals and complex drawdowns.
• Researches and resolves payment issues; creates reports and budget spreadsheets.
• Provides support for CARES Fee Reduction Program and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Writing skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Fusion PPM

Oracle Fusion GL

Payables

Microsoft 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.

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.

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.