Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $55,000 to $65,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Supreme Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join the Department of Fiscal Services as a Staff Accountant. This position is responsible for completing journal entries, analyzing financial data, performing
financial data reconciliations and interface data reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions posted into both the statewide and internal accounting system
• Prepare accounting work papers, assist with preparation of financial statements and other financial reports
• Perform a full range of accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, federal, state and SCV policies and procedures
• Advise users on SCV policies and practices
• Support other accounting functions and projects as assigned
• Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Research, reconcile, analyze and evaluate financial data and resolve problems

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Skill in analyzing financial data and the ability to manipulate a large amount of data with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to update/maintain spreadsheets
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to interpret and apply financial standards in either a GASB or FASB environment
• Excellent time management and organizational ability
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet constant deadlines and ability to communicate effectively

Additional Considerations

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP)
• Experience in the use of automated accounting/financial systems
• Associate degree or higher in accounting or related field

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.

 

Contact Information

Name: Daisy Duitsman

Phone: No Calls

Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

 

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.