Accountant Senior-Grants

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accountant Senior – Grants in our Property and Finance Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: • Preparing and auditing VSP’s Federal grant financial statements and reports. • Preparing reports in compliance with cognizant agencies Federal Guidelines and all state and Department regulations. • Monitoring, evaluating and analyzing expenditures, revenue and fund balances for assigned programs. • Managing state accounting systems to execute program receivables and payments. About the Agency: We’re more than a law enforcement agency — we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia’s future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here.

Requirements

Of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Governmental Auditing Standards Board (GASB).
Of policies, procedures and regulations related to government accounting and financial operations, including grant management, administration and reporting.
Of fund accounting concepts.
Of general ledger accounts, statistical and financial analysis, and financial management.
Of cost centers.
In the use of personal computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
To accurately analyze, reconcile and report complex financial data.
To read and interpret contracts.
To monitor budgets and fiscal actions.
To communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and provide professional service to the Department and general public.
To work independently and as part of a team
To comprehend and apply State Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual compliance regulations.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management preferred.
Experience using ORACLE E-Business Suites; and the Commonwealth's software applications such as Cardinal preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing and auditing VSP’s Federal grant financial statements and reports.
Preparing reports in compliance with cognizant agencies Federal Guidelines and all state and Department regulations.
Monitoring, evaluating and analyzing expenditures, revenue and fund balances for assigned programs.
Managing state accounting systems to execute program receivables and payments.

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