Finance Data Specialist: AP/AR & Reporting

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an accounting-support professional in Virginia. The role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining documents, and supporting financial reporting. You will interact with VDOT staff and management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The candidate should have data entry experience in automated financial systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or switch to team projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience performing data entry into automated financial systems.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and run queries.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and business principles.
• Experience with file management and records retention guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and data entry.
• Prepare financial reports and run queries to support operations.
• Maintain financial documents and ensure retention per policy.
• Respond to questions from internal and external customers related to finances.
• Assist with time and attendance data entry and related HR policies.

Skills

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Accounting related degree

Tools

IMS

Cardinal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an accounting-support professional in Virginia. The role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining documents, and supporting financial reporting. You will interact with VDOT staff and management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The candidate should have data entry experience in automated financial systems, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or switch to team projects as needed.