Title: Financial Services Technician Sr. (BO/SDU) - #W4345

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $55,151-$69,929 salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 4

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 Business Operations’ State Disbursement Unit (SDU) is currently seeking a Financial Services Technician Senior. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing financial transactions and associated records such as Revenue Refund Vouchers, Inter-Agency Transfers (IAT’s), and Agency Transfer Vouchers (ATV’s) to ensure they are in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other State and Federal laws, policies, procedures and requirements. The position also assists with processing Unidentified Payments, Unclaimed Property, Returned Checks, Refund Due Diligence and work with the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Unit to obtain the goal of increasing the annual percentage of electronic payment processing. Promotes MY CHILD SUPPORT (MCS) automation to employers and non-custodial parents (NCP) and provide direct support to the Division of Business Operations, State Disbursement-Reconciliation and Exceptions Unit as well as Divisions/Units within the State Programs portfolio as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and enter fiscal transactions for conformity and procedures and regulations.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), unit policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state and federal policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and reconciliation.
Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
Experience working with automated financial/accounting systems.
Proficient and experienced in use of personal computers, including financial/accounting databases, spreadsheets, graphics, charts, and word processing.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate current work processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, managers as well as eternal and division staff.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Considerations

Experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, debt collection.
Considerable experience in reconciliation, government accounting and with financial/accounting systems.
Experience working with statewide financial or accounting systems such as FAAS, CARS, Cardinal, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft.
Experience in a Child Support Enforcement or government agency with extensive knowledge of preparing financial reports.

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. 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 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 recruitment. This is a re-post; previous applicants will need to reapply if still interested.

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 accommodation is available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

Please be advised that this position may be approved to work onsite for three days per week and work remotely for two days per week.

VDSS 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”. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

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.

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, Attn: 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.