Title: Accounting Analyst
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II
Hiring Range: $59,754 - $75,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Accounts
Location: Main Street Centre, VA Lottery Building, 600 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23219
Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
This position requires working 3 days per week in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
The General Accounting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for an Accounting Analyst position.
DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.
Job Duties
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring, analyses, and reconciliations, recurring and nonrecurring journal entries, and participates in special projects for the General Accounting Operations unit. Verifies the accuracy of the daily budget execution file from the Department of Planning and Budget to ensure proper documentation and authority exist for each appropriation, allotment and operating plan transaction; Identifies whether additional General Ledger (GL) journal entries are required; prepares and submits all appropriate Commitment Control budget journal and GL journal entries; Prepares complex and critical statewide reconciliations and GL monitoring analyses; Communicates with agencies regarding items of concern; Maintains a system of tracking to ensure that items are appropriately recorded and resolved; Analyzes Appropriation Act and year‐end schedules to ensure the completion of year‐end responsibilities; Carries out the Outpay and WirPay PayCycle processes; Reviews any unposted Payroll journals to identify action(s) necessary to ensure proper posting; Performs accounting and control activities peculiar to year-end processing; Reviews desk procedures to ensure steps are accurate and complete; Analyzes legislation, including the Budget Bill; and completes special projects, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access).
Strong organizational; process improvement; analytical; and oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis of a variety of financial data and prepare written documentation to support findings; work collaboratively with management, staff, and agency personnel; research and resolve financial issues; communicate effectively with internal and external staff; understand, develop, and apply policies and procedures; and collect, maintain, and secure sensitive supplier data; and conduct business with integrity and respect.
Experience performing financial reconciliations, applying GAAP and financial management, and using automated financial/accounting systems.
Additional Considerations
Education and/or professional experience in Accounting.
Knowledge of GAAP especially as they relate to governmental accounting preferred.
Experience relating to governmental accounting and with Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications preferred.
Special Instructions
This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
May be required to perform additional duties as assigned. May be required to assist in the event of an emergency. There may be occasional needs to work additional hours outside of normal scheduled hours to meet unit demands, critical deadlines, or addressing urgent issues. Limited scheduled time off is permitted during the year-end closing timeframe.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State jobs website.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.
DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-225-3038
Email: humanresources@doa.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.