Accounting Analyst

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Richmond, VA. This role focuses on special projects, not routine operations, and supports year-end close activities and process improvements.

You will prepare updates to closing procedures, monitor schedules, and assist with IAP developments. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls is required, along with data analysis and collaboration with agency staff.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of GAAP and financial management.
• Experience testing internal controls and ensuring accuracy.
• Strong project management and process-improvement skills.
• Ability to develop and apply policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform year-end close activities and assist in process improvements.
• Prepare updates to Fiscal Year-End Closing Procedures and IAP.
• Analyze year-end schedules and track responsibilities.
• Monitor and update DOA desk procedures and related memorandums.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP

Testing internal controls

Project management

Policy development and application

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Analytical and written/oral comms

Complex financial data analysis

Collaboration with management and staf

Integrity and data security

Tools

Cardinal

Oracle

PeopleSoft Financials

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Accounting Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $59,754 - $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: Main Street Centre 600 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23219

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

The General Accounting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for an Accounting Analyst position. This position will be more focused on special projects instead of routine operations.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

This position will be more focused on special projects instead of routine operations. Performs fiscal year-end close activities and participates in process improvements and special projects for the General Accounting Operations unit. Prepares annual updates to the Fiscal Year-End Closing Procedures memorandum and the Department of Accounts Internal Action Plan (IAP). Analyzes and monitors year-end schedules to ensure the completion of year-end responsibilities. Assists with updates to the Cardinal Message Board. Prepares updates to various Memorandums of Understanding with other state agencies as needed for fiscal year-end. Analyzes exception requests from Business Units. Updates and revises existing CAPP Topics and assists in the development of new CAPP Topics. Reviews desk procedures to ensure steps are accurate and complete and updates desk procedures as needed. Performs ARMICS tasks including sample selection, assessments, documenting work papers, making recommendations, and suggesting process improvements, and monitoring corrective action plans. Reviews and tracks legislation, including the Budget Bill, to determine any impact to DOA and completes special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Financial management
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Testing internal controls
• Project management and process improvements
• Understanding, developing, and applying policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access)
• Strong organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis of a variety of financial data, research and resolve financial issues, and prepare written documentation to support findings
• Collaborate effectively with management, staff, and agency personnel
• Communicate effectively with internal and external staff
• Conduct business with integrity and respect
• Collect, maintain, and secure sensitive data

Additional Considerations

Preferred experience:

• Strong working knowledge of automated financial accounting systems such as Cardinal, Oracle, or PeopleSoft Financial applications.
• Recent experience in governmental accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with the CAPP Manual.
• Experience in performing month end close or year end close activities.
• Knowledge of or experience with reviewing and tracking legislation.

Special Instructions

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

May be required to perform additional duties as assigned. May be required to assist in the event of an emergency. There may be occasional needs to work outside of normal scheduled hours to meet department demands or deadlines.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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.