Title: Accountant
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $62,000-$70,800
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHICKAHOMINY HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
At the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), we believe in building an inclusive, supportive, and productive workplace where accountability and collaboration drive success. The Chickahominy Health District—serving Hanover, New Kent, Charles City, and Goochland Counties—is seeking a dedicated Accountant to play a vital role in strengthening our financial operations and supporting public health initiatives that make a difference in our communities.
About the Role
As an Accountant with VDH, you’ll take ownership of essential financial processes that keep our district running smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in accounting theory and principles while contributing to meaningful work that impacts the health and well-being of thousands of Virginians.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement methods for recording fiscal transactions
• Allocate funds and maintain accurate accounting systems
• Independently prepare financial statements, reports, cost analyses, and budgets for review
• Lead compensation accounting functions, including payroll processing, check distribution, and federal/state tax reporting
• May supervise or mentor fiscal paraprofessionals and support staff
Why Work With Us?
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that directly supports community health
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including 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
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including cost accounting.
• Knowledge of the use of data processing techniques in maintaining accounting records.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and records and multiple funding streams.
• Demonstrated ability to design and compile financial reports and statements.
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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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 Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date
for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Karri Markle
Phone: --
Email: karri.markle@vdh.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.