Title: Federal Grants Accountant

State Role Title: 19031

Hiring Range: $50,000-$65,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Finance and Administrative Services division is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Federal Grants Accountant. This position will assist the Federal Grants Manager in the submission of federal grants reports, recording transactions and reporting the awards to the respective federal authorities, and is responsible for recording and reporting federal grant activity in accordance with federal and state guidelines and the Cash Management Improvement Act; ensuring all federal grant documentation is properly organized; working with the Federal Grants Manager to plan and prepare for federal reviews as well as coordinating with the Federal Grants Manager regarding the preparation of grant reports and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.

This position is also responsible for assisting in the preparation of monthly reports for assigned grants and the submission to program managers of monthly grant reviews. Additionally, the position conducts periodic assessments, with program staff, of potential federal grants the agency is eligible for and works to ensure that federal revenues and awards are reconciled. The position will also work, under the direction of management, to complete special reports on federal grant budgets and expenditures upon request and will assist with monthly grant reporting to the department’s executive team. Additional responsibilities include reporting/tracking special grants received through contracts with other agencies; answering questions and assisting with APA and federal reviewer audits; identifying recommendations for process improvements; providing support to update federal grant six-year revenue projections; ensuring reporting compliance requirements are met; ensuring ARMICS process testing is documented and completed annually; ensuring budget entries are posted into FMS and Cardinal; and reviewing and organizing file documentation related to each grant.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with federal grant accounting. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting policies and procedures. Knowledge of governmental (state/federal) financial management and reporting requirements. Ability to prepare reports and use spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience using electronic systems to record information in various systems. Must have excellent report design capabilities. Knowledge of government funding from multiple revenue sources.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

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.