CO - P0151 - Senior Accountant

Title: CO - P0151 - Senior Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $82,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Dept of Environmental Quality

Agency Website: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Financial Managment is seeking a qualified candidate for a Senior Accountant. This position will ensure 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), review, enter, and maintain the agency’s fixed assets according to state guidelines and maintain inventory of fixed assets; to work with the agency’s employees to assure assets are properly tagged and properly disposed of; funds are paid, recorded, and deposited in compliance with federal and state regulations; financial reporting is completed accurately, entirely, and timely in accordance with governing directives, regulations, and policies; and DEQ management and external customers are provided timely and accurate information regarding all federal and state funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal functions, operations.
Considerable skill and experience in effectively analyzing, summarizing & communicating complex and detailed financial information.
Considerable knowledge of state or local accounting policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, explain and apply complex laws and regulations
Demonstrated ability to prepare and explain financial reports and comprehensive evaluations of financial trends.
Interpersonal skills and experience in working both independently and with a team.
Demonstrated skills and ability in improving financial processes.
Considerable knowledge of automated financial systems such as Oracle Financials, general ledger, AP/AR, etc.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding fixed assets.

Additional Considerations

Combination of education, experience, training or course work in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or related field. Professional certification in financial management (CPA, CGFM, or other) is a plus. Experience analyzing and preparing reports regarding program budgets, expenditure data, and other financial information; managing multiple projects concurrently.

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.

Please Read Carefully:

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. Additionally, DEQ is not a participating STEM OPT employer.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits


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