Title: General Accountant #00502 , #00625
State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (up to $60,000)
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: 9711 Farrar Court, N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking qualified candidates to join the Accounting and Compliance team as a General Accountant.
The General Accountant will oversee a range of agency-wide fiscal responsibilities, including accounting functions and fiscal reporting. Duties include but are not limited to preparing inventory for all fixed assets and managing lease accounting, performing reconciliations and reporting for small purchase credit card transactions, overseeing agency cash flow activities, and supporting ARMICS control reviews. This role ensures adherence to state and federal regulations, as well as compliance with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual.
Additionally, the General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, applying accounting principles to financial systems, preparing financial statements, reconciling agency-wide financial transactions, and generating various fiscal reports. The position also provides exceptional customer service by addressing requests and resolving issues. The General Accountant will serve as a backup for accounts receivable functions and payroll certification as needed.
All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the Employee Work Profile.
Minimum Qualifications
• Significant experience with day-to-day accounting transactions, adhering to state and agency standards, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government accounting, accounts payable (including disbursements and compliance), accounts receivable, electronic report preparation, and accounting error resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), or similar manuals.
• Considerable computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.), with a thorough understanding of Excel and Cardinal or similar automated accounting systems.
• Ability to meet reporting and closing deadlines.
• Excellent customer service (internal and external), time management, and written communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to assure compliant record-keeping and document quality control.
• Must be able to function in a team environment, create rapport, and collaborate.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and serve as a resource to staff in support of the VDEM mission.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Additional Considerations
• Considerable working experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia Cardinal System.
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.
Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. This position is restricted due to funding sources.
A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.
The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 489-8870
Email: Humanresources@vdem.virginia.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.