Title: Accountant Senior

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,190

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position is for the performance of professional level work based on the understanding of accounting fundamental concepts. Requirements include analysis/interpretation of fiscal data relative to grant general knowledge and understanding. Duties include resources management, business operations, accounting system understanding, budget data development, cost distribution, revenue control, complex analysis of financial activities and reconciliation including relationships between accounts payable/receivable and expense/revenue.

Duties include:

• Manages day to day tasks and assignments of direct report(s)
• Provides input into performance evaluations
• Trains new employees on program related policies and procedures
• Utilizes data tracking and reporting systems to input and maintain detailed accounting, financial and budgetary records for assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains and submits all financial, statistical and demographic data for grants or related funding
• Prepares financial or other budget related reports in compliance with regulatory standards to include quarterly financial reports, trends or projections for funding allocations.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly accounts receivable reports applying accounting principles for reconciliation process
• Manages accounts payable processes for assigned area of responsibility
• Approves accounting transactions
  Reviews vouchers keyed into Financial and Accounting system (F&A) to ensure accurate coding, compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines and that transactions are posted properly.
• Provides guidance to staff regarding coding on account invoices
• Reconciles CARS report to source documents on a monthly basis
• Ensures corrective actions are taken to reconcile data
• May conduct internal audits to assure compliance with regulatory standards and procedures
• Supports the development of division fiscal budgets based on historical data
• With general guidance from manager, researches budget data and trend analysis to support budget development
• Ensures financial documents and records are maintained in compliance with records maintenance policies and procedures
• May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration

Additional Skills:

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environment

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Ryan White Care Act Title II grant. The agency receives this federal funding based on 5-year project periods, with annual budget periods of April 1 - March 31 for each of those 5 years. These funds are part of federal government appropriations. The availability of funding is reviewed annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 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

• Knowledge of general and state accounting policies and procedures and state systems
  
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; knowledge of state reconciliation procedures, federal and state funding procedures
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze/interpret and apply financial regulations, accounting methods, policies, and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data and fund sources;
• Working knowledge of how to prepare financial reports and statements
• Demonstrated ability to work with automated financial systems and multiple fund sources

Additional Considerations

• Experience with State accounting processes, procedures and applicable policies and laws

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.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone: N/A

Email: Porsha.Lewis@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.