Accountant Senior: Central Administration #01241

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Accountant Senior for the Central Administration to ensure accurate processing of financial documents and timely reporting in line with state and federal policies. The role oversees fiscal staff and ensures disbursement activities meet Prompt Payment Act requirements, maintaining audit-ready records.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining filing systems, and supporting agency-wide financial stewardship aligned with a People First mission.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and AP/AR practices.
• Ability to supervise, train and review support staff.
• Ability to complete COI filing and COI training per policy.

Responsibilities

• Process financial documents and reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain agency financial records in compliance with policies.
• Oversee disbursement transactions and ensure audit readiness.
• Support Capital Outlay Finance and IEMU management objectives.

Skills

GAAP

AP/AR

Supervise staff

Oral & written communication

COI filing

COI training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Accountant Senior: Central Administration #01241

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $53,490.00 - $83,446.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The objective of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial documents and reports, as well as the proper maintenance of agency financial records, in full compliance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act and all applicable federal, state, and agency policies and procedures. The position supervises and reviews the work of fiscal staff to ensure adherence to DOA, DOC, and APA requirements related to disbursement transactions for assigned agencies. It is responsible for verifying that all payment activities comply with the Prompt Payment Act. The position maintains oversight of the agency’s financial filing systems, ensuring documentation is organized, complete, and audit‑ready. It also carries responsibility for project assignments issued by the Capital Outlay Finance Supervisor and the IEMU Management Team, supporting agency operations through accurate financial stewardship aligned with a People First mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated working knowledge of G.A.A.P. and accounts payable and receivable practices; use of EDP techniques including Microsoft Word and Excel in recording, retrieving and maintaining accounts payable and receivable transactions and records. Recent demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of fiscal transactions and records. Recent demonstrated abilities related to ARMICS review and certification. Knowledge and skills to supervise, train and review the work of support staff and demonstrated appropriate use of oral and written communication skills. Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100. Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Technical expertise in maintaining and recording financial transactions in automated accounting systems. Experience in developing/conducting training for accounting applications. Experience in developing/maintaining written policies and procedures for accounting applications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre‑employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.