Title: Accountant Senior #00038
State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I
Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt
Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt
Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Human Resource Management, Office of Finance and Procurement is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Accountant Senior. In this role, this position is responsible for the day-to–day accounting and finance workflow of the OHB office with crossover and backup duties for the Worker’s Comp program Accountant senior. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the assembling, reviewing, and posting the accounting transactions to the state reporting and accounting system, working in Cardinal and other reporting systems; developing and analyzing reports and financial statements; auditing vendor’s settlements; handling payments to/from OHB, either cash or electronic transactions; and reporting to the fiscal officer and management to status of the different funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of the state accounting system Cardinal; Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; Considerable experience and the ability to complete financial reconciliations; Demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis; Working knowledge of contracts for benefit plans; Demonstrated ability to analyze and audit data; Experience in handling cash transactions to multiple funds, reconciliation of funds accounts, analytical skills and auditing skills, electronic transfer of data; Strong personal computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, accounting software; Demonstrated ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond to inquiries in a timely manner and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. High School Graduate or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
Coursework in Accounting, Business or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is a plus.
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.
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
“The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”
Equal Opportunity Employer
Department of Human Resource Management
600 East Main Street, 17th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2131
Contact Information
Name: Derek Mountford
Phone: 804-292-6417
Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.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.