Public Sector Accountant & Purchasing Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Compensation Board is seeking an experienced Purchase Officer to manage requisitions and purchase orders via EVA, with attention to VPPA/APSPM and state contracts. You will code transactions, track invoices, and reconcile data in Cardinal, supporting agency accounting and procurement operations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include preparing financial documents, maintaining assets, and assisting with accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, government accounting practices and Virginia procurement regulations.
Ability to apply accounting theory and principles to daily accounting practices.
Detail-oriented, multi-faceted workload with deadline prioritization.
Experience with Cardinal, EVA, and FAACS.
Experience with PC-based accounting, spreadsheet and database software (Excel, Access, Word).
VCA Certification required, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Prepare requisitions/purchase orders for agency goods and services through EVA, using state contracts and SWAM vendors.
Prepare and process fiscal documents; code, determine due dates and input into Cardinal; maintain electronic accounting files.
Compile, review and track invoices from VITA; manage IT inventory, invoices, disputes and payments.
Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of accounting transactions from agency files to Cardinal queries and reports.
Assist with fixed assets maintenance, vendor files, vouchers, and related financial documents.