Title: Accountant DSP03305
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $54,000 to $68,004 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accountant in our Property and Finance Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Assisting in collection of past due Accounts Receivables.
• Performing general accounting activities with emphasis in the areas of Cash Receipts, Petty Cash, and Moving and Relocation in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia and Agency Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Performing collections and daily deposits in accordance with the Department of Accounts (DOA) and Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual policy and internal policies.
• Maintaining the Petty Cash Fund account.
About the Agency:
At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.
When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.
We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Accounting for and collection of accounts receivable and its associated impact on financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Fundamentals of preparing financial statements and reports.
Skills in:
• Using computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Using database applications.
Ability to:
• Analyze financial data and perform complex account reconciliations.
• Prepare and enter accounting journal entries and maintain accounts receivable ledgers.
• Prepare accounting summaries, statements and reports.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comprehend and apply GAAP, state and federal compliance regulations, and the Virginia Department of Taxation regulations.
• Communicate orally and writing effectively in English with internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, management, and vendors.
• Experience or training of accounting, business management, finance or related field required.
• Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of governmental accounting policies and procedures is preferred.
•Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures preferred.
• Experience with Debt Set-Off or Past Due Receivables preferred.
• Experience with the Cardinal system, or other fiscal and accounting mainframe systems preferred.
• Experience using Oracle E-Business Suites (OEBS) General Ledger module highly preferred.
• Experience working in Virginia State Government preferred.
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.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on July 28, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at professionalemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) 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.
This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
