Title: Sr. Financial Compliance Analyst - #W4386 & W5085 (Div. of Finance)

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $57,000-$89,000 - salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, 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.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

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.

The Division of Finance is seeking two experienced individuals to fill the position of Senior Financial Compliance Analyst within the Local Review Team. The incumbents for these positions will conduct financial reviews of reimbursements of expenditures submitted by Local Department of Social Services (LDSSs) through the Locality Automated System for Expenditure Reimbursement (LASER). The incumbents will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and policies; ensure work is accurate, complete and in compliance with review standards; write and issue reports of findings and recommendations, and provide technical assistance related to local reviews as needed or requested. Position is also responsible for generating data necessary to ensure VDSS complies with federal data collection requirements associated with Local Government Audit Reports and will provide direct support to the Division of Finance leadership and staff, VDSS Executive leadership, division directors, program managers and staff, as well as local departments of social services.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of and experience applying accounting and auditing principles.

Demonstrated to have participated in and/or have ability to conduct audit like test work from the beginning of the process to the end, by gathering documentation/information from client as needed, follow established review/audit program instructions, analyze and compile financial data, interpret results, develop supportable exceptions and conclusions in relation to compliance requirements, compile findings, and develop recommendations and corrective action plans into formal reports.

Working knowledge of financial procedures, records, schedules and statements.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse groups of people and organizations.

Experience evaluating complex federal and state policies, procedures, laws and regulations requirements
relation to compliance requirements.

Experience and commitment to providing superior customer service to both internal and external customers.

Skill in the use of automated accounting reporting systems and personal computer desktop applications.

Professional that can demonstrate he/she possesses a strong work ethic.

Highly organized professional, that is accurate, thorough, and flexible in carrying out all job responsibilities.

Must be willing to travel to assigned local departments of social services to perform on-site reviews, attend meetings, and/or gather documentation/information as needed, should it be necessary.

Additional Considerations

Moderate experience in government accounting and auditing.
Experience developing /issuing policies and procedures.
Skills in problem solving and investigative questioning.
An understanding of, and adherence to, the Auditors Code of Ethics as developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: VDSS – Division 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.