Accounts Payable Technician - PW034

  • 5070330
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • Department of General Services
  • Audit and Finance
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Department of General Services

Are you a driven and detail-oriented professional with a working knowledge of GAAP and invoice processing procedures?

Do you have a strong ability to research and problem solve?

Come join DGS as a Accounts Payable Technician!

Title: Accounts Payable Technician - PW034

State Role Title: Administrative & Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $44,000 - $55,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The DGS Fiscal Office is seeking a driven and detail-oriented candidate to serve as a Accounts Payable Technician

The DGS Fiscal Office maintains Agency financial documents and accurately and promptly processes documents, reports, and transactions to ensure compliance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act and applicable federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. As part of the Accounts Payable Unit, the AP Technician will perform accounts payable duties for assigned agencies and ensures all payments are made in compliance with the Virginia Prompt Pay Act and applicable DGS and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Input and process vendor invoices and other transactions in the financial accounting system in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Pay Act and other DGS and DOA policies and procedures.
  • Accurately prepare and maintain fiscal records in a manner that allows for immediate retrieval for fiscal inquiries and internal and external audits.
  • Utilize financial accounting systems to research and respond to fiscal inquiries.
  • Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis.

We’ve 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, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.   

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after 6 months of satisfactory performance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience with office procedures, data entry, and record maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of invoice processing policies and procedures, including three-way matching, approval workflows, and account reconciliation.
  • Working knowledge and experience with basic accounting/bookkeeping and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including how AP entries effect the General Ledger and how to read a chart of accounts.
  • Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and accurately make mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to research thoroughly and accurately.
  • Ability to manage multiple work assignments within established timeframes.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and timely both orally and in writing with agency personnel, outside agency personnel, customers, and vendors.
  • Skill in use of PCs, including experience with spreadsheets.

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

  • Experience processing Accounts Payable transactions.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia fiscal policies and procedures, including accounts payable and cash disbursement policies and procedures and the Prompt Pay Act.
  • Experience with Cardinal Financials
  • Experience with eVA Procurement.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud or PeopleSoft ERP financial 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 jobs.virginia.gov.

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 jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910. 

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 July 18, 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 804-786-3910 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 employee’s 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 fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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 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.

Contact Information 

Name: DGS Human Resources 

Phone: 804-786-3910 

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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