Accounting Analyst
Accounting Analyst
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Job Description
Title: Accounting Analyst
State Role Title:Financial Services Spec II
Hiring Range: $57733 - $79000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Accounts
Location:JAMES MONROE BUILDING101 North 14th StreetRichmond VA 23219
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
DOAs mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting financial reporting and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealths financial resources while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.
The General Accounting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for an Accounting Analyst position.
Job Duties
Performs daily weekly and monthly monitoring analyses and reconciliations recurring and nonrecurring journal entries and participates in special projects for the General Accounting Operations unit.
Prepares and submits Part 3 Transfer Journal Entries as required in the Appropriation Act;
Promptly and accurately updates the Part 3 Transfer Analysis Schedules 1 & 2 using the appropriate Cardinal Reports as supporting documentation;
Verifies the accuracy of the daily budget execution file from the Department of Planning & Budget to ensure proper documentation and authority exist for each appropriation allotment and operating plan transaction;
Identifies whether additional General Ledger (GL) journal entries are required; prepares and submits all appropriate Commitment Control budget journal and GL journal entries;
Prepares complex and critical statewide reconciliations and GL monitoring analyses;
Communicates with agencies regarding items of concern;
Maintains a system of tracking to ensure that items are appropriately recorded and resolved;
Promptly and accurately processes Exception Register entries as needed;
Carries out the Outpay and WirePay PayCycle processes;
Reviews any unposted Payroll journals to identify action(s) necessary to ensure proper posting; performs accounting and control activities peculiar to year-end processing;
Analyzes Appropriation Act and yearend schedules to ensure the completion of yearend responsibilities;
Reviews desk procedures to ensure steps are accurate and complete;
Analyzes and tracks legislation including the Budget Bill; and completes special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); 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 staff; understand develop and apply policies and procedures; and collect maintain and secure sensitive supplier data; and conduct business with integrity and respect.
Additional Considerations
Education and/or experience in Accounting.
Knowledge of GAAP especially as they relate to governmental accounting preferred.
Experience relating to governmental accounting and with Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications 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.
All interviews will be done in-person. Virtual interviews and full-time remote work are not an option.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
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). 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 .
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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
