Fiscal Technician: St. Brides Correctional Center #00089

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia seeks a Fiscal Technician at St. Brides Correctional Center to provide fiscal support to the Business Office. You will process, review, and analyze data to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures, and maintain fiscal records.

The role requires knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency with Excel, and the ability to follow state policies. Full-time position at St. Brides with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) to support office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides fiscal support to the Business Office and processes, reviews, and analyzes data to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Maintains fiscal records and reports and ensures all transactions align with DOC and DOA policies.

Skills

Numerical data analysis

Financial recordkeeping

Preparing routine financial reports

Office procedures

MS Office

Tools

CARDINAL

FAACS

Inmate Trust

Inmate Pay

Job description

Title: Fiscal Technician: St. Brides Correctional Center #00089

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $38,807.00 - $54,617.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides fiscal support to the Business Office. Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff. Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Considerations

Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay. Knowledge of State travel policies.

Special Instructions

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
• 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.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.