Special Funds Accountant

Department-of-Juvenile-Justice; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Special Funds Accountant to manage daily financial operations related to special funds, deposits, electronic payments, and more at Main Street Centre in Virginia. The role requires GAAP knowledge and governmental accounting experience, with responsibilities including reconciliations and reporting to support strategic resource allocation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel and Office skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying GAAP and governmental accounting policies.
• Knowledge of governmental financial reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cardinal state accounting system.
• Ability to prepare reports and perform reconciliations using spreadsheets and pivot tables.
• Excellent oral and written communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of grant rules and regulations.
• High accuracy and ability to prioritize to meet timelines.
• Document organization and filing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily financial operations for special funds, revenue, deposits, and electronic payments.
• Oversee all daily bank deposits and electronic payment activity.
• Prepare AR billings for past-due accounts and process the monthly telecommunications bill.
• Coordinate distribution to departments and oversee special funds, block grants, and indirect cost recovery.
• Reconcile internal records with Cardinal revenue and expenditure data to ensure accuracy.
• Provide timely financial information to management to support resource allocation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Attention to detail

Report preparation

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

Cardinal

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Special Funds Accountant

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $72,514 - $96,491

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Main Street Centre

Agency Website:www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Special Funds Accountant is responsible for managing and monitoring daily financial operations related to special funds, revenue, deposits, electronic payments and other assigned financial activities. The position manage all daily bank deposits and electronic payment activity. Prepare AR billings for past-due customer accounts, process the monthly telecommunications bill and coordinate distribution to departments. Oversee the administration of special funds, block grants, federal cash, and indirect cost recovery. Reconcile internal financial records with Cardinal revenue and expenditure data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Provide timely and accurate financial information to management to support strategic resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience using and implementing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting policies and procedures for business needs.
• Knowledge of governmental (state/federal) financial management and reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the state accounting system Cardinal.
• Ability to prepare reports, use spreadsheets and pivot tables, to perform reconciliations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of grant rules and regulations.
• High degree of accuracy and the ability to prioritize to meet timelines.
• Competent with organizing documents and filing both electronically and manually for quick accessibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and able to collect data and prepare reports.

Additional Considerations

License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in indirect cost allocation methodologies.Prior experience in data input, accounting to include accounts receivable, and billing operations.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings

Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License

A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Lay off Policy 1.3

If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans

DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Ms. Elon Greene

Phone: emails only

Email: [e-mail]

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.