H5219 - Accounting Spec Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking an accounting professional to ensure accuracy of financial transactions in Cardinal, prepare financial statements, and provide excellent customer service. The role includes AR processing, compliance reviews, data analysis, and preparing accounting work papers and reports.

The successful candidate will support various accounting functions, advise on VDOT policies, and contribute to projects as assigned, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with GAAP and governmental accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger and accounts reconciliation.
• Ability to communicate financial data clearly to internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with detailed numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: process account receivables and monitor collections.
• Compliance Review: perform compliance reviews on transactions and documents.
• Customer Service: assist customers and provide guidance to staff.
• Data Analysis: research, analyze, and report on financial data.
• Document Preparation: prepare accounting work papers and financial statements.
• Policy and Procedures: review and revise standard operating policies for audit and reporting.
• SPC Card Reconciliation: reconcile purchase card cost center monthly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable

General ledger

Accounts reconciliation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Numerical data

Job description

Job Description

Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions posted into Cardinal. Provide internal and external customers with financial services. Prepare accounting work papers, financial statements and other financial reports. Perform full range of accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, federal, state, and VDOT policies and procedures. Advise users on VDOT policies and practices. Support other accounting functions and projects as assigned. Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service. Perform special duties as assigned.

Job Description

Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions posted into Cardinal. Provide internal and external customers with financial services. Prepare accounting work papers, financial statements, and other financial reports. Perform full range of accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, federal, state, and VDOT policies and procedures. Advise users on VDOT policies and practices. Support other accounting functions and projects as assigned. Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service. Perform special duties as assigned.

How You Will Contribute

• Accounts Receivable: Ensure account receivables for the district are processed appropriately. Review monthly reports to monitor collection processes and work with customers to facilitate payments, provide requested documentation and explain processes as needed.
• Compliance Review: Develop and perform compliance reviews on accounting transactions and documents to ensure work units operate within VDOT and State policies and procedures. Ensure accounting activity is performed in compliance with applicable VDOT and DOA policies and procedures. Organize and prioritize incoming accounting items. Audit, review and organize flow of accounting data submitted from VDOT sections. Ensure payments have the necessary documentation for processing.
• Customer Service: Exhibit professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with internal and external customers. Assist customers in resolving billing and collection issues. Provide guidance and direction to VDOT staff.
• Data Analysis: Research, analyze and report on financial transactions or customer files as needed or requested. Assist in maintaining policies and procedures. Perform other administrative or special project related duties as requested.
• Document Preparation: Prepare accounting work papers, financial statements, and other financial reports.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Policy and Procedures: Review and revise standard operating policies for audit and financial reporting to ensure effectiveness and compliance with established requirements, providing required updates to Manager for review and approval.
• SPC Card Reconciliation: Reconcile purchase card cost center monthly.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical financial reports.
• Ability to perform complex and detailed cost analysis and reconciliations.
• Ability to research, reconcile, analyze, and evaluate financial data and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in providing and promoting excellent customer service and financial support to internal and external customers.
• Skill in using computers and software applications to include automated financial systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with GAAP.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger and accounts reconciliation.
• Skill in communicating with internal and external customers to explain financial data in understandable terms.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Skill in working with detailed numerical data.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field desired.
• Experience developing and delivering technical guidance on fiscal matters.
• Experience with fund accounting and governmental accounting.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen