Fiscal Technician

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

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a Fiscal Technician to support fiscal transactions, bookkeeping and accounting duties following established procedures. The role will classify, post and reconcile transactions to journals and ledgers, and prepare payroll-related information.

The position may require travel between Hampton and Peninsula Health District sites to assist with coverage. It offers a benefits package and the chance to contribute to public health finance within a state agency.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Familiar with batch-type accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, billing, customer service and data entry skills.
• Ability to prepare, file and reconcile data.
• Experience processing vouchers.

Responsibilities

• Process fiscal transactions and maintain journals and ledgers.
• Prepare fiscal summaries and payroll data; verify pay rates & deductions.
• Classify, post and reconcile transactions to budgets.
• Travel between sites as needed for coverage.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Excel

Access

Word

Data entry

Billing

Customer service

Voucher processing

Reconciliation

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.

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

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.

Contact Information

Name: HPHD Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time