Fleet Senior Accountant

Title: Fleet Senior Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $54,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: FLEET

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services, Office of Fleet Management Services (OFMS) is seeking qualified applicants for the Senior Accountant position that will support the fiscal operations of the OFMS. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified candidate to assist in carrying out diverse business and fiscal management activities in the Business Office. The incumbent will assist in compiling expenditures data, process, track and submit invoices, monitoring and reconciliations for budgets and funding programs as well as facilitate purchases through the Commonwealth’s online electronic procurement system (eVA).

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

Experience providing technical assistance in accounting and/or financial policies and procedures with strong attention to detail. Experience handling accounting functions including payables/receivables/General Ledger entries and preparing accounting reports. Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and guidelines. Experience creating and managing electronic files. Experience with PeopleSoft Management System. Experience with purchasing, use and reconciliation of purchase card and automated procurement systems.
Commonwealth Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification or must obtain within 6 months of hire date. Driver’s License required. Knowledge of accounting principles and processes
Knowledge and experience with automated financial and accounting systems. Working knowledge and experience performing accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Good computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel). Demonstrated ability to analyze business & accounting transactions and data and make sound and defensible conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting reports. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities, to organize and schedule own work, and to manage day-to-day activities to meet deadlines. Working knowledge of office equipment including printers/copiers and scanners.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.

Additional Considerations

Commonwealth of Virginia experience providing technical assistance in accounting and/or financial policies and procedures.
Commonwealth of Virginia experience handling accounting functions including payables,/receivables/general ledger entries, and preparing accounting reports.
Commonwealth of Virginia Cardinal System experience.
Commonwealth of Virginia procurement and eVA purchasing system.

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.