Title: Accounting Manager - #W1433 (Division of Finance)

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $90,000-$94,274 salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

The Division of Finance (DOF) performs management and oversight of the annual budget and spending for VDSS. It provides guidance for the departments’ financial policies and ensures fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations. The Division of Finance is also responsible for processing financial transactions for VDSS and reporting the results of those transactions to local agencies, field offices, state, and federal entities.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Accounting Manager for the Division of Finance, reporting to the Accounting Manager Senior.

This position’s responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to: providing daily supervision and management of staff and various accounting activity critical to the agency's financial operations, including managing and assisting with payroll duties for both agency 765 and 200 and working with the Payroll Service Bureau (PSB) at DOA to ensure payroll is certified accurately and timely. The position provides support to other Divisions/Units for accounts receivable reporting and submits quarterly reports to DOA on behalf of the agency. This position performs analytical work to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations and is responsible for submitting ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) attachments during each state fiscal year end. This position is also responsible for managing and assisting with the quarterly cost allocation process, as well as submitting quarterly Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP) Amendments to the Federal Government for review/approval. This position reports to the Accounting Manager Senior. This position provides direct support to the Division of Finance, VDSS Executive Leadership as needed, other division directors, program managers and staff, as well as external partners and stakeholders.

This is a repost - previous applicants will need to reapply.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Comprehensive knowledge of the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.

Experience preparing account reconciliations, updating/maintaining spreadsheets, creating journal entries, and preparing financial reports.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state and federal policies and regulations.

Working knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) to include utilizing formulas, pivot tables, etc. to create and develop spreadsheets.

Working knowledge of automated financial/accounting systems.

Supervisory experience.

Extensive work experience in fund accounting and state government.

Demonstrated strong accounting and financial management skills.

Ability to train a group of people related to changes in Federal/State guidelines, rules and regulations.

Ability to exercise independent judgement in decision making to include reconciliation and interpretation of rules and regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively with all business professionals, partners, customers and diverse staff of professional accountants.

Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Ability to plan/organize multiple responsibilities and ensure completion of tasks by their due date.

Ability to understand organizational purpose(s) and mission(s) while relating it to staff, providing management and supervision.

Additional Considerations

Professional experience in a large fiscally complex environment.

Experience compiling, researching and analyzing complex financial information and reports.

Experience in related accounting systems (Cardinal/Oracle Financials) and reconciling systems data.

Payroll experience.

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.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. This position is an open until filled recruitment; position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. This is a repost - previous applicants will need to reapply.

VDSS values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

Virginia Department of Social Services does not provide sponsorship.

The Virginia Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. For more information about our employment practices, please visit our “Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan”. 

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site when you apply.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy on a case-by-case basis.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Contact Information

Name: VA Dept. of Social Services, Div. of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.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.