Title: Lead Accounting Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING 101 North 14th St. Richmond, VA

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The General Accounting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Lead Accounting Analyst position.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three (3) days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

Job Duties

Serves as the Lead Accounting Analyst for the Disbursement Execution and Review unit.
Performs accounting and control activities specific to year-end processing and creates cash control documents (completed and used by Commonwealth agencies) to monitor year-end cash disbursements.
Provides input to the Assistant Director of Disbursement Execution and Review (hereafter referred to as “AD” in this document) regarding performance of other staff in the unit.
Reviews and prepares updates and revisions to existing disbursement related to the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual topics and provides recommendations to the AD. Recommends updates to accounting policies and procedures; regularly reviews desk procedures to ensure steps are accurate and complete; and provides oversight of the pre-audit activities for Capital Outlay and Outside Legal Services payments.
Accurately reviews, analyzes, and processes or approves wire transfer payments.
Reviews daily and weekly analyses or reconciliations
Assists with, reviews, and ensure prompt and accurate responses are provided to inquiries.
Accurately prepares the Stop Payment reclassification journal
Assists with validating and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enrollment forms.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access).
Strong organizational, process improvement, analytical and oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis of a variety of financial data and prepare written documentation to support findings; work collaboratively with management, staff and agency personnel; research and resolve financial issues; communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; understand, develop and apply policies and procedures; collect, maintain, and secure sensitive supplier data; conduct business with integrity and respect; identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency; and organize, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others.

Additional Considerations

Education or experience in accounting or a related financial field.
Experience using automated financial/accounting systems.
Experience relating to governmental accounting with Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications preferred.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially as they relate to governmental accounting, preferred.

Special Instructions

**This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.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.