The Department of General Services, Office of Fiscal Services is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Financial Services Specialist within the General Ledger/Financial Reporting Unit providing accurate, appropriate, and timely financial information that is relevant to a given stakeholder, ensuring financial processes are efficient and effective, ensuring records are maintained and providing proactive, courteous customer service. This position will perform a variety of complex accounting and analytical functions to support Divisions within the Agency. This position will monitor, analyze, reconcile, maintain, and provide financial accountability for multiple state and federal accounting funds while providing technical assistance and functional support to end users of the DGS financials. This position will work with Division Managers and their staff to detect and resolve any accounting discrepancies and/or non-compliant financial transactions. This position will also require financial projections and forecasting of accounting data. This position will be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end processes which include preparation of journal entries, fixed asset transactions, cost allocations, reconciliations, financial reports, and year-end attachments. This position will be responsible to independently perform special projects which may be of considerable difficulty.
This position is eligible for limited telework after 6 months of satisfactory performance.
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. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and experience working with accounting and financial functions with full scope of daily fiscal operations, financial reporting practices, fiscal month-end and year-end close. • Considerable knowledge and experience applying the principals of GAAP. • Knowledge and experience with fund and governmental accounting, and budget development. • Ability to independently research, analyze and evaluate complex financial data and accounting transactions. • Experience with financial reporting practices, fiscal month-end and year-end close processes. • Knowledge and experience of cash and accrual basis accounting, and governmental financial policies and procedures. • Documented experience effectively using automated financial accounting/database applications manipulating large amounts of data and providing end user support. • Strong ability to effectively reason in the abstract, conduct complete and thorough analysis, interpret data for accuracy, determine the impact of actions using problem-solving skills. • Knowledge and experience of general ledger activity and accounts reconciliation processes. • Ability to work independently, multitask, work well under deadlines, effectively prioritize work, and pay attention to details. • Ability to understand, develop, explain, and apply policies and procedures. • Highly proficient skills in various computer software including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), spreadsheet applications and accounting software and the ability to effectively use computer software to further develop and improve processes and accomplish work goals. • Demonstrated ability to present conclusions and recommendations with justifications. • Good oral and written communication and organizational skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with agency management, employees, state agencies, auditors and other individuals.
Additional Considerations
• Experience independently establishing, maintaining, evaluating, and improving financial processes, systems and internal controls preferred. • Experience with the Commonwealth accounting and policies preferred. • Experience utilizing the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting system (Cardinal), PeopleSoft experience, and knowledge of Fixed Asset transactions is highly preferred. • Experience working with Federal Grants 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.
The selected candidate must pass a 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.
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.
Notice: 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.
Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.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.
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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