Accountant Senior-Grants

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • North Chesterfield, Virginia, VA

2d • 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.

Requirements

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Governmental Auditing Standards Board (GASB).
• Policies, procedures and regulations related to government accounting and financial operations, including grant management, administration and reporting.
• Fund accounting concepts.
• General ledger accounts, statistical and financial analysis, and financial management.
• Cost centers.
• The use of personal computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
• Accurately analyze, reconcile and report complex financial data.
• Read and interpret contracts.
• Monitor budgets and fiscal actions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and provide professional service to the Department and general public.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED