INTERNSHIP: Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Title: INTERNSHIP: Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Hiring Range: $20.00/hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: varetire.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Accounting Specialist Intern contributes to the fulfillment of VRS’s mission and vision by ensuring all line of business system transactions are accurate, which allows proper interfacing to the general ledger in a timely manner. The Accounting Specialist Intern performs a range of accounting, finance and business tasks including but not limited to: efficiently maintaining and/or processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, General Accounting transactions, General Ledger Account Reconciliations, member/employer account maintenance/research, data analytics, research, assists with procurement transactions and/or special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:

• Provide support for the Finance areas (General Accounting, Operations Accounting and Procurement) as requested
• Process repetitive accounting transactions (e.g. invoices, journal entries, billing, payroll & benefit disbursements and deductions, etc.)
• Follow established procedures for processing invoices, check requests, adjustments, vouchers, etc.
• Prepare journal entries for those transactions not available for the automated journal upload process
• Assist in investigating and resolving inquiries and making the necessary corrections as needed
• Assist and/or prepare General Ledger Account reconciliations
• Identify and take corrective actions to clear variances and outstanding items
• Assist with month-end and/or year-end reporting procedures, work paper preparation, and audit process as requested
• Assist with documenting and/or updating processes and procedures
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other sensitive data
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

- Working towards an undergraduate degree, or certificate, in Accounting, Business or closely related field (from an accredited college or university)
- Must have a declared major
- Successfully completed Introduction to Accounting I and II
- Completed a minimum of 60 course credits
- Maintain a status of “Junior” (or within 6 credit hours of achieving)
- An overall GPA of at least 2.5, with a minimum grade of C in all required Accounting and Business courses
- General knowledge of accounting principles, processes, procedures, and financial controls
- General knowledge of financial information systems and a general ledger

The successful candidate must also have the following key competencies: attention to detail and accuracy; good interpersonal and communication skills; good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to maintain confidentiality; and a positive outlook with ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects.

Additional Considerations:

Experience with Excel is preferred.

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.

*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship, for this position*

*This is a multi-hire posting*

Currently, this position has a hybrid work schedule - requiring work in the office two days per week, and work remotely three days per week. The selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager, and per the agreed upon internship schedule.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: careers@varetire.org

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 Service