Accountant Senior: Central Administration - #01451

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Accountant Senior: Central Administration to oversee financial and accounting practices across the Commonwealth in coordination with the Department of Corrections Central Administration.

The role focuses on Cardinal Financials, monthly reconciliations, and accurate processing of EDIs/wires, while ensuring compliance with DOA, DOC, and APA policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting procedures.
• Experience with Cardinal Financials and supporting financial operations.
• Strong communication, written and oral, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide oversight and guidance on financial/accounting practices and Cardinal system usage.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and assist with payroll suspense account clearing.
• Review monthly charges and ensure accurate coding; process EDIs and wires daily.
• Back up Supervisor/Assistant Manager in General Accounting and lead complex accounting transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reconciliation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Cardinal Financials System

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Accountant Senior: Central Administration - #01451

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $53,490 - $83,446

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support to DOC stakeholders in regard to financial/accounting practices and processes as well as the Commonwealth's Automated Accounting System (Cardinal) in accordance with established Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsible for preparing monthly reconciliations utilizing Cardinal Financial and HCM reports and queries, assisting with monthly clearing of Payroll Suspense Accounts, and reviewing monthly charges in Bank of America Works for Accuracy in coding. Additional duties include printing, preparing, and logging, all EDIs (electronic deposits) and wires daily, and serving as the backup to the Supervisor and Assistant Manager of General Accounting as it pertains to reviewing the work of fiscal staff to ensure compliance with DOA, DOC, and APA policies and procedures. This position is responsible for billing and reconciliation of out-of-state receivables, assists in the review of fiscal procedures, and takes the lead in the more complex accounting transactions and items that require resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fiscal document review and analysis, state and federal policies and procedures for accounting and reporting, and computer applications for financial operations. Demonstrated recent skills and abilities with the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proven ability to plan and assist with complex accounting and financial operations working in conjunction with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Experience to include presenting financial recommendations and reporting, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and recent and extensive knowledge of the Cardinal Financials System.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.