Financial Analyst II - GL

Title: Financial Analyst II - GL DSP03303

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst II - GL in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accuracy of the Department's general ledger by analyzing financial transactions, performing trends analyses, and recommending specific actions for quick resolution of general ledger issues; is responsible for maintaining complete audit trail of all fiscal transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Department of Accounts’ (DOA) Comptroller's Directives; and completes the Department's reconciliation of expenditures, revenue, payroll, and journal reports and submits to DOA reports in accordance with the State Comptroller's Directive.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Thorough knowledge and experience of Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Commonwealth of Virginia accounting policies and procedures and state fund accounting; of governmental and general-purpose accounting principles and practices, including fund accounting concepts; of internal control standards; general ledger accounts; financial analysis; and financial management.
•Advanced skills in analytical and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers; in Microsoft products; in use of PC applications and office automation; and in ten key calculators.
•Advanced ability to accurately analyze, reconcile and report complex financial issues; to prepare, interpret and communicate detail financial reports to management; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and provide professional service to the Agency and general public; to work independently; and to comprehend and apply State CAPP Manual compliance regulations.
•Experience in accounting, resource analysis, internal controls or fiscal administration.
•Demonstrated experience working with complex financial systems to produce financial statements, workflow analysis and reports; and analyze financial reports.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Considerations

•Knowledge of Cardinal and Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual is highly desirable.
•Knowledge of Oracle E-Business 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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on July 10, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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.