Accountant I (Hybrid Work Schedule)
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70454 - 75000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Accountant I (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $70454 - $75000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
The Virginia Retirement System is seeking an Accountant I to performa variety of accounting tasks to ensure all line of business system transactions between General Accounting and Line of Duty Act departments are accurate and properly interfaced into the general ledger in a timely addition the position assists with developing and updating policies and procedures and participates in the agencys payroll process. This role also assists with the agencys year-end reporting requirements and the audit process.
This position is entry level and the first step of an approved career ladder illustrated below:
- Accountant I
- Accountant II or Accountant II Reporting Accountant
- Sr. Reporting Accountant III (competitive)
- Lead Accountant (competitive)
Job Duties
Include but not limited to:
Analyzes interprets and summarizes financial data in accordance with GAAP.
Oversees accounting billing and payments for the Line of Duty Act Fund ensures that all related accounting transactions are properly interfaced to the general ledger identifies discrepancies and takes corrective action as needed as well as prepares the Line of Duty Act reconciliations.
Prepares monthly wire vouchers for Minnesota Life UNUM Reed Group and other third party administators for group life insurance and disability insurance.
Assists with year-end reporting procedures work paper preparation and the audit process.
Prepares reconciliationsidentifying payroll expense differences VRS recon items and expenditure differences.
Creates and tracks receivables for miscellaneous items such as parking for contractors and remits the related invoices.
Performs general administrative tasks.
Assists with documenting and updating processes and procedures pertaining to General Accounting and the Line of Duty Act.
Performs other related job duties and special projects as assigned.
Participates in cross-hierarchal teams and contributes to improving services across agency lines.
Effectively works with all levels of management and staff to improve processes and procedures.
Completes additional projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting.
One (1) year of experience in accounting including experience in navigating accounting or financial systems and in preparing account reconciliations or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Abilities to work independently with minimal supervision; prioritize; meet deadlines; manage multiple assignments simultaneously; resolve complex issues. Requires strong organizational skills excellent verbal and written communication skills and good customer service skills.
Special Instructions
VRS Hybrid Work Schedule: VRS current hybrid schedule is three (3) days onsite (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday) and two (2) days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees are expected to work onsite any day of the week if required by management.
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.
Contact Information
Name: VRS Human Resources
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.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
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