Accountant Senior

Title: Accountant Senior

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,190

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position is for the performance of professional level work based on the understanding of accounting fundamental concepts. Requirements include analysis/interpretation of fiscal data relative to grant general knowledge and understanding. Duties include resources management, business operations, accounting system understanding, budget data development, cost distribution, revenue control, complex analysis of financial activities and reconciliation including relationships between accounts payable/receivable and expense/revenue.


Manages day to day tasks and assignments of direct report(s)

Provides input into performance evaluations

Trains new employees on program related policies and procedures

Utilizes data tracking and reporting systems to input and maintain detailed accounting, financial and budgetary records for assigned area of responsibility.

Maintains and submits all financial, statistical and demographic data for grants or related funding

Prepares financial or other budget related reports in compliance with regulatory standards to include quarterly financial reports, trends or projections for funding allocations.

Prepares monthly and quarterly accounts receivable reports applying accounting principles for reconciliation process

Manages accounts payable processes for assigned area of responsibility

Approves accounting transactions

Reviews vouchers keyed into Financial and Accounting system (F&A) to ensure accurate coding, compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines and that transactions are posted properly.

Provides guidance to staff regarding coding on account invoices

Reconciles CARS report to source documents on a monthly basis

Ensures corrective actions are taken to reconcile data

May conduct internal audits to assure compliance with regulatory standards and procedures

Supports the development of division fiscal budgets based on historical data

With general guidance from manager, researches budget data and trend analysis to support budget development

Ensures financial documents and records are maintained in compliance with records maintenance policies and procedures

May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration

Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environment

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Ryan White Care Act Title II grant. The agency receives this federal funding based on 5-year project periods, with annual budget periods of April 1 - March 31 for each of those 5 years. These funds are part of federal government appropriations. The availability of funding is reviewed annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of general and state accounting policies and procedures and state systems

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; knowledge of state reconciliation procedures, federal and state funding procedures

Demonstrated ability to analyze/interpret and apply financial regulations, accounting methods, policies, and procedures;

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data and fund sources;

Working knowledge of how to prepare financial reports and statements

Demonstrated ability to work with automated financial systems and multiple fund sources

Additional Considerations

Experience with State accounting processes, procedures and applicable policies and laws

Special Instructions

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