Accounts Payable Specialist - Public Service Impact

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits package

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant in Richmond to support the Financial Services Unit. You will process vendor invoices, manage purchase orders, and handle travel reimbursements in a timely manner, while ensuring compliance with policy and internal controls.

You will work with Cardinal and eVA systems, maintain records, and contribute to accurate financial reporting. The role requires attention to detail and integrity in a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience processing vendor payments within mandated timeframes.
• Experience processing employee travel reimbursements within mandated timeframes.
• Experience maintaining organized files for audit personnel.
• Considerable experience and/or training in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Experience applying and interpreting CAPP Manual policies and procedures.
• Experience with automated Financial Management/Accounting Systems.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Detail-oriented, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive vendor invoices and process for payment within 30 days per policy.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure proper purchase orders and receipts.
• Track remaining balances on outstanding purchase orders.
• Follow up with vendors for delinquent invoices and ensure prompt pay.
• Obtain program area approvals to pay invoices/expense reports.
• Maintain documentation and verify charges against procurement terms.
• Maintain 95% or greater Prompt Pay rating.
• Process travel reimbursements using CAPP travel guidelines.
• Enter information into the Cardinal accounting system accurately.
• Ensure W-9 on file for reportable vendors and handle 1099 filings.

Skills

Vendor payments

Travel reimbursements

Documentation

Accounting principles

CAPP Manual policies

Cardinal financial system

eVA procurement system

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Experience in accounting or related field

Tools

Cardinal

eVA

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant in Richmond to support the Financial Services Unit. You will process vendor invoices, manage purchase orders, and handle travel reimbursements in a timely manner, while ensuring compliance with policy and internal controls.

You will work with Cardinal and eVA systems, maintain records, and contribute to accurate financial reporting. The role requires attention to detail and integrity in a public-sector environment.