Accountant Senior

Title: Accountant Senior

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: 

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation seeks a Revenue Accounting Senior to support the Revenue Accounting Section and their multi-billion-dollar revenue accounting activities. The main responsibilities of the position include reconciling the internal accounting system to the State’s accounting system, performing the public facility, tourism, and plastic bag distribution and approving deposits and journals keyed by staff.

This position assist with reconciling our internal accounting system to ensure all accounting for tax transactions such as refunds, payments, bills, and others are correct and that all distributions to localities, state agencies and other entities are made timely and accurately. The Revenue Accountant Senior helps to ensure deposit certificates are keyed to Cardinal correctly and timely and serves as a backup to all staff in the office.

This position is in our Main Street Centre Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule once fully trained.

The anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience, up to $71,000.


As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:


• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.


At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting

Experience with revenue accounting

Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with distributing funds

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analyzing financial data

 

 

Additional Considerations

Extensive knowledge and work experience in accounting

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)

 

 

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.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules, and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.


The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employe