Title: Finance Grants and Financial Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: Exact salary will be commensurate based on qualifications and experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: VDOE James Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Finance, is seeking a qualified individual to support activities that forward the organization's mission, specifically described in the Department's strategic plan to address the needs of students within early childhood. This position provides effective support as a member of the Department of Finance team and provides the highest expertise in the Commonwealth in the area of finance. Duties include but are not limited to: reviewing, coordinating, and monitoring the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) federal awards and subgrants; conducting the process for managing CCBDG and subgrant awards; assisting with reviewing and approving CCDBG budget and reimbursement requests; and assisting with or manage special projects as determined by the Finance Grants Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state/local fiscal functions and operations.
• Knowledge of federal grant reimbursement processes.
• Knowledge of federal laws and regulations as they apply to local school divisions and other grant sub recipients.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as Oracle Financials general ledger and payables and Web-based systems.
• Skill in the use of web-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of government and officials and private organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize MS Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of financial, accounting, and auditing functions.

Additional Considerations

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or business or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• Experience accessing a variety of resources and applying various computer applications to complex financial reporting.
• Professional level financial reporting / accounting experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience in governmental accounting procedures required.

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.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
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 prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.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.