Title: GENERAL ACCOUNTANT - FINANCIAL SERVICE SPEC I

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $55,139 - $76,092

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The General Accountant ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial transactions recorded in Oracle in accordance with established internal controls and Commonwealth accounting standards.

Performs a full range of professional accounting functions in compliance with GAAP, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and ESH and Commonwealth policies and procedures.

Prepares, reviews, and posts accounting entries; reconcile general ledger accounts; and prepare financial statements and management reports. Independently audit accounting vouchers and transactions to ensure accuracy, allowability, and compliance; research and resolve discrepancies.

Analyzes fiscal data and reports to support financial integrity, decision-making, and audit readiness.
Interpret and provide guidance to staff and clients regarding ESH and Commonwealth financial policies, procedures, and accounting requirements.

Provides professional financial services and technical assistance to internal and external customers; respond to inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner. Support agency-wide accounting operations, audits, and special projects as assigned.

Has the ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate effectively to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience in researching, investigating, analyzing, reconciling, and evaluating data.
• Experience with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Experience with reviewing and auditing vendor invoices.
• Experience with GL coding and budgeting.
• (CAPP) manual, particularly in cost accounting, Assets, Leases, and Inventory.
• Experience with the Commonwealth Accounting System (Cardinal), eVA and Oracle.

Additional Considerations

• Training in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

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.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

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.