Title: Cooperative Agreement Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for independently capturing all expenditures by DMA on behalf of Federal/State Agreements, classifying, analyzing, and auditing expenditures according to the proper Cooperative Funding Agreement (CFA) and invoicing the federal government for reimbursement of their share of those costs. This position works independently with the Program Managers (PM) and the Grant Officer Representative (GOR), closely monitors all Federal actions to track the movement of funds, tracks, and monitors year end extensions, tracks all assigned CFAs from the beginning to the end of its financial cycle, and is responsible for performing special audits as requested.

This posting is hiring two (2) Cooperative Agreement Accountants. May be required to travel occasionally during the day.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including cost accounting and payroll accounting;

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, make sound recommendations and prepare financial reports & statements;

Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and non-menu driven databases;

Ability to plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing; have analytical/problem solving skills and provide exceptional customer service;

Must be able to work independently and have exceptional analytical skills;

Must have working knowledge of federal appropriations law;

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience with grants and/or federal funding preferred.

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.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

A Real ID or combination of acceptable documents is required for entry onto Fort Pickett and all other Federal Installations;

Adherence to all requirements of the Agency's Common Access Card (CAC) process inclusive of a favorable Federal Background Check is required.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;


The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified 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 and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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.