Fiscal Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at the Virginia Department of Health in Peninsula HQ seeks a Fiscal Technician to handle payroll, journals and fiscal reporting across the Hampton Peninsula districts.

The role requires knowledge of accounting standards, Excel/Word, and batch accounting systems. Travel between sites may be required. Benefits include holidays and health plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting and bookkeeping standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Familiarity with batch-type accounting systems.
• Strong organizational and data-entry skills.
• Ability to prepare and reconcile data.

Responsibilities

• Process fiscal transactions and accounting duties.
• Post transactions to journals and ledgers.
• Prepare fiscal summaries and payroll information.
• Travel between sites as needed.
• Follow established procedures for fiscal operations.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel/Access/Word

Batch systems

Data entry

Voucher processing

Customer service

Tools

Cardinal

Job description

Title: Fiscal Technician

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $45,500 - $52, 969

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:PENINSULA HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 32 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.

As part of the Virginia Department of Health, the Hampton, and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City, and Yorktown.

The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:

1. Workforce Development and Training
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness

Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation.

Would you like to use your financial skills to support a mission with purpose?

Then join the Virginia Department of Health as a Fiscal Technician to help strengthen health outcomes across the Peninsula District. The Fiscal Technician will be an intricate contributor in the success of processing fiscal transactions, bookkeeping, and accounting‑related duties associated with the maintenance of fiscal information while following established procedures. Exercises discretion and judgement to classify, proof and post transactions to journals and ledgers; takes trial balances, reconciles accounts, maintains control accounts to compare expenditures to budgets. Prepares fiscal summaries and reports, collects payroll information and verifies pay rates, authorizations, and deductions; creates pay accounts, reviews time sheets, calculates, prepares and processes payrolls. Position may be requested to travel between sites when necessary to assist with coverage.

Performs fiscal, bookkeeping and accounting‑related duties associated with maintenance of fiscal information, following established procedures in support of a district or office’s administrative operations. Exercises discretion and judgement to classify, proof and post transactions to journals and ledgers; takes trial balances, reconciles accounts, maintains control accounts to compare expenditures to budgets. Prepares fiscal summaries and reports, collects payroll information and verifies pay rates, authorizations, and deductions; creates pay accounts, reviews time sheets, calculates, prepares and processes payrolls.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping standards
• Skill and experience with Microsoft applications to include Excel, Access and Word
• Working knowledge and ability to use accounting and/or similar batch type systems
• Strong organizational, billing customer service and data entry skills
• Ability to prepare, file and reconcile data
• Experience processing vouchers

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of the Commonwealth Accounting System (Cardinal)
• Knowledge of state accounting policies and procedures

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.

VDH accepts only on‑line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e‑mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E‑Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position‑specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: HPHD 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.