Senior Accountant - GAAP & Cardinal Specialist

Virginia Department of Corrections; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Accountant Senior for Central Administration to provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support on financial/accounting practices and Cardinal system compliance.

The role emphasizes GAAP, trust and commissary accounting, year-end reporting, COI training, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on accurate, timely financial data and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply it in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAAP and state financial systems.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Word.
• Ability to complete COI filings and COI training per Virginia Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support to DOC stakeholders on financial/accounting practices and Cardinal system compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Oversee trust and commissary accounting, GAAP reporting, and year-end reporting; support CORIS finance functionality.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Computers

CAAP knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Emotional intelligence

COI filing/training

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Accountant Senior for Central Administration to provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support on financial/accounting practices and Cardinal system compliance.

The role emphasizes GAAP, trust and commissary accounting, year-end reporting, COI training, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on accurate, timely financial data and professional communication.