Accounts Payable Accountant

Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

Job Duties

The Department of Taxation is seeking an accounting professional to fill the position of Accounts Payable Accountant. This position will process all agency invoices in the Cardinal accounting system, help ensure bills are paid timely and accurately, and will assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor with keying information related to travel vouchers, the small purchase charge card, fixed assets, leases, and the agency chart of accounts.


This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule once fully trained.

The anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience, up to $67,000


As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with data analysis and skilled with using Microsoft Excel

Experience creating accounting entries in Cardinal or other accounting systems

Experience working in accounts payable and tasks such as processing invoices, verifying purchase orders, reconciling discrepancies, preparing payments and/or maintaining accurate financial and accounting records.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

 

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge/experience/abilities working with accounting principles to include reconciliations, budgeting and financial statements

Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound accounting decisions

 

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.


The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforc