Assistant Business Manager FL008

Pay Band:4

Agency: Department of General Services(DGS)

Location:Richmond VA

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Recruitment Type:General Public G

The DGS Division of Fleet Management Services (DFMS) is looking for a senior accountantto join our team as ourAssistant Business Manager. The mission ofDFMS is to provide safe and efficient passenger type vehicles to state employees. This position supports this byperforming all accounting functions for the Division of Fleet Management Services performing purchasing for the Division and assisting the Business Manager in daily activities.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishing internal accounting procedures and monitor for compliance with some 175 State agencies and institutions.
• Auditing and verifying purchases made by fleet management.
• Reconciling receivables and maintaining general ledger for expenditures receivables and vehicle purchases or sold vehicles.
• Order office supplies and maintain supply cabinet including processing required items through eVA procurement software.
• Maintain janitorial contract and resolve issues regarding contracts and purchases as they occur.
• Learn and develop knowledge and skills to serve as the DFMS Business Manager when needed.

This position is located in Richmond Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week)after the completion of a Telework Agreement.

Weve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing pre-tax spending accounts paid life insurance paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits paid holidays vacation and other leave benefits wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally supplemental bus passes ride share or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Requirements

• Office administration experience including experience creating and managing electronic files.
• Extensive accounting experience including experience with payables receivables general ledger entries and accounting reports.
• Experience providing technical assistance in accounting and/or financial policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge and experience with accounting principles and processes including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and accounting transactions and data and to make sound defensible conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience with purchasing using and reconciling purchase cards and automated procurement systems.
• Experience with automated financial and accounting systems.
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities to organize and schedule own work and to manage day-to-day activities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification. Candidates who do not have this certification must obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with providing technical assistance in accounting and/or finance for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience preparing accounting reports and attachments.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Cardinal Financial management software.
• Experience with eVA procurement software.

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via .

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after November 23 2025.Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.

If the selected candidate does not already possess the Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification will be required to obtain it within one year of hire.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

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 atAHP Letteror 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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

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