Accountant Senior

Title: Accountant Senior

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: $70,851- $75,190

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VIRGINIA BEACH HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

 

At Va Beach Department of Health, we recognize that diversity is a catalyst for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration drives our success. We invite you to apply! Your skills and expertise can help us continue to make a difference in our community and workforce!

The incumbent of this position would perform advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and principles to serve a major program or financial specialty with agency wide implications.

Duties may include: resources management, business operations, accounting system development, budget data development, cost distribution, revenue control, complex analysis of financial activities, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed asset accounting. May manage all functions of compensation accounting that includes supervision of payroll technicians, assuring timely processing of payrolls, distribution of checks, preparing federal/state tax reporting, fringe benefits and premium conversion. May supervise fiscal professional(s) and support personnel.

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
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; analyze/interpret and apply financial
regulations, accounting methods, policies, and procedures; meet deadlines.
analyze, interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data and fund
sources; and prepare financial reports and statements
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environment
• 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

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow C