Senior Accountant: Financial Planning & Compliance

Virginia.gov; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

Retirement plans (401a, 457)

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Accountant Senior to perform advanced professional work in fiscal data analysis and accounting principle application across agency-wide financial functions. Responsibilities include payroll oversight, tax reporting, fringe benefits, and fixed asset management.

The role may supervise fiscal staff and support budget development, with a focus on accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting, financial, and budgetary principles including AR/AP, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Experience using data tracking/reporting systems to manage and analyze financial records.
• Strong written and verbal communication to guide staff and report findings.
• Ability to reconcile data and resolve discrepancies using source documents.
• Experience with state accounting processes, procedures and applicable policies and laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced professional work analyzing fiscal data and applying accounting principles.
• Manage key financial functions with agency-wide implications.
• Supervise payroll technicians and ensure timely payroll processing.
• Prepare federal and state tax reports and manage fringe benefits and premium conversion.
• Supervise staff to ensure efficient financial processes and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data tracking

Budget preparation

Communication skills

Reconciliation

Job description

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Accountant Senior to perform advanced professional work in fiscal data analysis and accounting principle application across agency-wide financial functions. Responsibilities include payroll oversight, tax reporting, fringe benefits, and fixed asset management.

The role may supervise fiscal staff and support budget development, with a focus on accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.