Financial Analyst (Central Office/Henrico) #00157

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, seeks a Financial Analyst (Central Office/Henrico) to support grant financial management and reporting, ensure proper cost coding, and assist with audits.

You will analyse federal and state regulatory requirements, maintain budgeting processes, and collaborate with federal, state, and local officials. This on-site role at DWDA Central Office offers growth in fiscal practices within public service.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Budgeting and accounting administration knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and work independently or in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant financial management, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure cost codes in the chart of accounts are complete and accurate.
• Prepare budget modification materials and assist with audits.
• Respond to information requests and resolve issues.

Skills

Budgeting & accounting

Regulatory analysis

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Financial Analyst (Central Office/Henrico) #00157

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $67,275 - $82,800

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location:DWDA Central Office

Agency Website:https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Financial Analyst will assist management with the grant financial management and analysis, financial reporting, and accounting functionality and technical assistance to ensure compliance for all federal grant funds; maintains an understanding of the chart of accounts to ensure documents and transactions have complete and accurate cost codes identified; applies appropriate accounting codes to invoices and travel vouchers; budget modification materials; prepares reports and assists with audits and compliance monitoring reviews; responds to requests for information; and researches and resolves issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience analyzing, interpreting and determining impact of federal and state regulatory requirements and guidelines. Extensive working knowledge of budgeting and accounting administration; general knowledge of workforce development; sound knowledge of fiscal practices and procedures. Demonstrated high proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to include extensive skill in the use of spreadsheets and word processing applications. Ability to think and problem solve creatively; to effectively manage and complete assignments independently and as a team member; to successfully work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Strong attention to detail; strong organizational and financial management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials and leadership/professional staff in workforce development.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in grants management and using technology systems.

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.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Employees are not permitted to begin teleworking until they have completed 90 days of employment. Telework eligibility and approval may only be considered after this initial period of on‑site work.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

Email: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

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.