Accounting Specialist
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Job Description
Title: Accounting Specialist
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $46401 $75401
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Staunton District Office
Agency Website: Type: General Public G
Are you a highly motivated accounting professional driven by accuracy and customer service VDOTs Accounting Specialist is the job for you!
Job Duties
VDOTs Staunton District Business Section is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Specialist to independently audit and perform final approval for accounts payable vouchers research expenditures prepare and analyze fiscal data and reports as well as audit direct charge statements for compliance with VDOT policies and procedures and perform cash receipt duties for assigned work units. Specifically you will be responsible for:
SPC (Small Purchase Credit) Card Reconciliation Reconcile purchase card transactions query to monthly bank statement. Complete monthly review and audit of SPCC cardholder transactions.
Data Analysis Research analyze and report on financial transactions or customer files as needed or requested.
Accounts Receivable Ensure account receivables for the district are processed appropriately. Review monthly reports to monitor collection processes and work with customers to facilitate payments provide requested documentation and explain processes as needed.
Accounts Payable Voucher Review Review district accounts payable documents for accuracy and compliance with the DOA CAPP Manual and VDOT accounts payable policy and procedures manual prior to final approval.
Compliance Review Develop and perform compliance reviews on accounting transactions and documents to ensure work units operate within VDOT and State policies and procedures. Ensure accounting activity is performed in compliance with applicable VDOT and DOA policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and organizing work to meet deadlines.
Experience communicating with internal and external customers to explain financial data in understandable terms.
Experience with accounts payable general ledger and accounts reconciliation.
Knowledge and experience with GAAP.
Ability to work independently.
Skilled in the use of computers to include automated financial software programs.
Skill in working with detailed numerical data.
Additional Considerations
Experience developing and delivering technical guidance on fiscal matters.
A combination of training experience or education in Accounting Business Administration or related field desired.
Experience with accounts payable general ledger and accounts reconciliation.
Experience with fund accounting and governmental accounting.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants: employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore if in agreement we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprintbased background checks references work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a marketbased pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs pretax spending accounts state funded Short and LongTerm Disability Program a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays tuition assistance wellness programs etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Diehl
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
