Accountant I

Henrico County Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Henrico County is seeking an Accountant I to lead financial management for a federal program across Henrico and seven neighboring jurisdictions. You will manage a $5+ million budget, supervise procedures, and ensure GAAP compliance while coordinating grant funds and audits.

You will start with training before taking full ownership of fiscal operations, reporting, and compliance responsibilities within the CRWP Administration team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with relevant coursework.
• Experience applying GAAP to federal and grant funds.
• Ability to analyze fiscal data and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track the department's $5+ million budget across funding sources.
• Review and modify accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal grant requirements (2 CFR Part 200, WIOA).
• Oversee monthly contractor invoices and funding allocations.
• Prepare complex monthly fiscal reports and cross-walk Oracle data.
• Develop cash payment schedules and monitor budget-to-spending trends.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Federal grant familiarity

Data analysis

Strong judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

General Information

ID
1552

Main Organization
General Government

Location
CRWP/Administration - 1001 N Laburnum Ave, Suite B, Henrico

Minimum Salary
$ 58,711

Max Salary
$ 101,002

Posting Date
09-09-2026

Closing Date
10-07-2027

Job Status
Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Develops, reviews and modifies accounting procedures and supervises the installation of new or revised systems or procedures; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Henrico County's CRWP is seeking an Accountant I to lead financial management for a complex federal program serving Henrico and seven neighboring jurisdictions. This is the department's only full-time position dedicated to fiscal operations, with responsibility for a $5+ million budget spanning federal, non-federal, and grant funds. You will start with a training and support period alongside the long-tenured incumbent before taking full ownership of the department's financial functions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and track the department's $5+ million budget across federal, non-federal, and grant funding sources
• Review and modify accounting procedures, policies, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance
• Ensure fiscal practices conform with GAAP and federal grant requirements, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and WIOA regulations
• Oversee monthly contractor invoice review to confirm expenses are allowable and charged to the correct funding source
• Prepare complex monthly fiscal reports to the State, cross-walking data from Oracle into required formats
• Develop cash payment schedules to ensure the County is reimbursed for advanced operating funds
• Monitor and forecast budget-to-spending activity and flag fiscal, budgetary, or audit risks
• Develop and maintain cost-allocation methodologies for rent, utilities, personnel, and other shared costs
• Serve as fiscal monitor over contracted service providers and support the department during audits
• Maintain fiscal records in line with federal and state retention requirements and grant terms

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proficiency with excel or other software to develop and update reports and spreadsheets for tracking and reporting funds outside of Oracle.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and practices
• Familiarity with the laws and regulations governing financial operations, ideally including federal grant funds
• Ability to understand and apply complex instructions, including federal regulations
• Ability to devise and apply modern accounting procedures and systems
• Ability to analyze fiscal data and prepare clear statements and reports
• Sound professional judgment and strong working relationships with coworkers

Additional Information

Expected hiring range will not exceed $72,502.

State or Federal Funding Clause

This agreement and the continuation of this position are contingent upon the availability of specific special revenue funds.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, and preferably One (1) year of accounting experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

Benefits

At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation. Visit our website: https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more!

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).