Accounting Manager - Supreme Court of Virginia

Title: Accounting Manager - Supreme Court of Virginia

State Role Title: Accounting Manager

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Supreme Court of Virginia

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for the position of Accounting Manager with the Department of Fiscal Services.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-and long-term disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will primarily focus on special projects for the initial 12+ months and transition into the daily management of the accounting functions. The selected candidate will manage a team of professionals in Accounting to ensure the accuracy & timeliness of processes and compliance with state and federal regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position will provide leadership to general accounting, accounts receivable, fixed assets, internal controls, and financial reporting. This position will also be responsible for developing policies and procedures for their areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices, preparation of financial reports, federal grant administration, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and general ledger. Considerable knowledge of supervisory/practices and procedures. Knowledge of the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual. Strong skills in spreadsheet and word processing software applications, and ability to use and extract financial data from automated systems. Ability to complete comprehensive analysis while using independent judgment to make decisions that will affect agency processes and financial resources. Ability to gather and analyze complex data, develop reports, and make effective decisions with sound judgment. Ability to develop, research, review and apply complex policies and procedures to operations, while ensuring compliance with federal & state laws. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to serve as a resource to others in solving complex and sensitive problems. Demonstrated customer service experience both internally and externally and ability to lead and motivate a team.

Additional Considerations

Competitive applicants will have one or more years of general accounting management experience, preferably with using Cardinal, and a working knowledge of the Commonwealth’s Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP). Accounting degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Curt Crostic

Phone: NO PHONE CALLS REGARDING APPLICATION STATUS

Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.