Accountant Senior #00036

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Resource Management’s Finance and Administration office is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide analytical and accounting support to the Fiscal Officer, CFO, and divisions of DHRM. The position includes monthly reconciliation of agency funds in Cardinal and management reporting.

Responsibilities also cover travel vouchers, invoicing, IRS 1099s, year-end CAFR preparation, and backup support for other senior accountants.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and multi-fund handling.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CPA/CGFM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of agency funds in Cardinal to records.
• Maintain accounts receivable and payables and reporting to management.
• Process travel vouchers and other invoices; prepare IRS 1099s.
• Assist with year-end CAFR and audits; provide backup as needed.
• Support CFO, Fiscal Officer, and divisions with financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reconciliations

Data analysis

Accounting software

Customer service

CPA/CGFM preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardinal

Excel

Job description

Title: Accountant Senior #00036

State Role Title:Accountant Senior

Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location:Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website:www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Human Resource Management’s Finance and Administration office is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Accountant. In this role, the position is responsible for providing analytical and accounting support to the Fiscal Officer, CFO, and designated divisions of DHRM. The duties of this position include monthly reconciliation of all agency 129 funds of the state Cardinal accounting system to agency records; maintaining the agency accounts receivable and payables systems and reports to management, monthly reconciliation of the Worker’s Compensation Program fund accounts; receiving, reviewing and processing agency travel vouchers and other invoices and vouchers as received; preparing and filing IRS 1099 miscellaneous income reporting; assisting with and providing info and documents related to year end CAFR and audits; providing backup for the Health Benefits Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, and the Fiscal Officer as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the state accounting system Cardinal; Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; Considerable experience and the ability to complete financial reconciliations; Demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis; Working knowledge of contracts for benefit plans; Demonstrated ability to analyze and audit data; Experience in handling cash transactions to multiple funds, reconciliation of funds accounts, analytical skills and auditing skills, electronic transfer of data; Strong personal computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, accounting software; Demonstrated ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond to inquiries in a timely manner and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in Accounting, Business or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is a plus.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

“The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

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.