Quality Assurance Analyst

Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $57733 - $75000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location:Main Street Center

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

The Quality Assurance group within the Compliance Oversight & Federal Reporting unit at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Quality Assurance Analyst position.

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.

Job Duties

This position conducts Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of state agencies Comptrollers Directive submissions and provides guidance to agencies regarding compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual Topics related to expenditure processing financial reporting and internal control standards. As a member of a QAR team analyzes and evaluates financial data to ensure the agency has adequate support and is reasonable and materially accurate; examines and assesses system reconciliations and other data to ensure reasonableness of information recorded in accounting system; surveys risk management and internal control documentation for compliance with minimum requirements analyzes and evaluates disbursement transactions and relevant agency policies and procedures for compliance with CAPP Manual Standards; selects and obtains representative samples of agency transactions; ensures a sufficient understanding of various documentation and directives to allow for efficient and effective QARs; compiles and organizes working papers in a logical manner; drafts thorough well-documented written communications and accurate statistical data detailing QAR results; handles receipt secure maintenance and return of agency documentation; assists with maintenance of QA Unit systems tools and related documentation; and provides guidance to state agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in accounting fiscal services and/or auditing.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) especially as they relate to governmental accounting; automated financial accounting systems; internal controls; and data processing systems. Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal processes and related internal controls; analyze financial transactions and reports.
Ability to understand develop and apply policies and procedures; identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency.
Strong interpersonal; writing; analytical; and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work independently and be self-motivated; work in a team environment; adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities; and conduct business with integrity and respect.

Additional Considerations

This position has a hybrid work schedule working three days per week in the DOA office in downtown Richmond VA.
Work is performed onsite at the DOA office of other state agencies.
Local travel to other agency locations is required. Must have reliable transportation to audit locations.
Experience in governmental accounting governmental auditing and/or governmental financial reporting preferred.
Knowledge of Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) and GASB reporting requirements preferred.
Professional financial certification preferred.

Special Instructions

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.

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.