Accounts Payable Accountant Sr. Position 00517

Title:Accounts Payable - Accountant Sr.

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $54960 - $63204

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:DMV Headquarters - Richmond VA

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant Sr. to work in our Finance Department. The Accounts Payable Accountant Sr. processes high-volume financial transactions in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act state regulations and agency policies. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of payments to vendors employees and other entities which includes auditing and processing financial transactions maintaining refund records reconciling disbursements and supporting both internal and external audits.

The Finance Department supports the agencys mission by ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions within the Accounts Payable unit safeguarding DMV financial resources and maintaining compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) headquartered in Richmond Virginia serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered additionDMVserves a wide array of businesses including dealers fuels tax customers rental companies driving schools other state agencies local governments and non-profit upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness Respect Accountability Integrity and Teamwork (TRAIT). We dont just talk about our core values we live them!

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting
Experience working in high-volume invoice processing and vendor management
Experience working with travel and employee reimbursement
Working knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable processing three-way matching purchase orders vendor management invoice auditing payment processing resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor refunds
Working knowledge of GAAP principles internal controls and financial regulations including the Prompt Pay Act
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and ensure accuracy and compliance with fiscal regulations
Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team
Strong attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills
Proficiency in accounting software such as Oracle PeopleSoft or Cardinal
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Additional Considerations

Experience working in state government accounting is preferred
Mentoring experience

Special Instructions

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.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s).

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. When applying for jobs please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact for assistance.
Minorities individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

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.