Readvertisement: CO - P4364 - Accountant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a finance professional to manage general ledger reconciliation, posting, and financial reporting for Virginia agency projects. This role supports DOA requirements and agency budgets, with responsibilities for grant and project accounting and indirect cost rate charging.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, accommodating in-office and telework, and is open to current Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

Qualifications

• Combination of education, experience, training or coursework in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or related field.
• Experience applying Commonwealth accounting policies.
• Professional certification in financial management (CPA, MBA, CFGM or other) is preferred.
• Considerable experience regarding the application of software for analysis, data manipulation and reporting.
• Experience analyzing and preparing reports regarding program budgets, expenditure data and other financial information and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and approve General Ledger transactions (including deposit receipts) for agency projects and federal project codes.
• Review and post ATV's, JV's and Cardinal entries.
• Prepare and review financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Policy compliance

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Multi-project management

Tools

Oracle Financials

Cardinal

Job description

Hiring Range: $80,000-$100,000

Full Time or Part Time: FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is being readvertised, previous applicants will remain under consideration.This position is open to current employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia.This position ensures that general ledger accounts, including fund balances per DEQ's financial system (Oracle Financials), are reconciled to the state accounting system (Cardinal) as required by the Department of Accounts (DOA), and financial reporting is completed accurately, entirely and timely in accordance with governing directives, regulations, and policies. Provides DEQ management and external customers with timely and accurate information regarding all federal and state funds. Manages and oversees business processes and financial transactions related to the support, recording, compliance, and reporting of sponsored programs by reviewing and approving all goods and services prior to obligation. This role will ensure accurate posting to general ledger; manage appropriations, allotments, and cash; reconcile financial information; prepare internal and external budget, and financial reports.Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible but not limited to preparing, reviewing and approving General Ledger transactions (including deposit receipts) for agency projects codes and federal project codes and indirect cost rate charging. Reviewing and post ATV's, JV's and Cardinal entries. Prepare and review financial reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Combination of education, experience, training or coursework in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or related field.
• Experience applying Commonwealth accounting policies.
• Professional certification in financial management (CPA, MBA, CFGM or other) is preferred.
• Considerable experience regarding the application of software for analysis, data manipulation and reporting.
• Experience analyzing and preparing reports regarding program budgets, expenditure data and other financial information and managing multiple projects concurrently.

ABOUT US

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.