Accountant Senior Lead

DHRM • Richmond, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Candidates must have experience in Accounts Payable to ensure compliance with Commonwealth accounting policies and procedures. The candidate will assist in financial management by reviewing, reconciling, and reporting agency accounting transactions, while ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. The candidate is responsible for maintaining complete audit trail of all fiscal transactions in accordance to GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and the Department of Accounts Comptroller's Directives. The candidate must be proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment to include: potential risks are reduced and/or communicated to management; data and reports are accurate and reliable; agency assets are safeguarded to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; agency objectives are achieved by maximizing operation efficiency and effectiveness; and applicable laws, regulations, and policies are consistently followed.

Requirements

• Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of governmental and general accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems, uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
• Ability to think and problem solve creatively.
• Ability to effectively manage and complete assignments independently and as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and automated financial systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years’ financial management experience.
• Graduation from college or university with major studies in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with Cardinal Financial Application is highly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, reconciling, and reporting agency accounting transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations, statutes, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining complete audit trail of all fiscal transactions in accordance to GAAP and the Department of Accounts Comptroller's Directives.
• Ensuring a strong internal control environment to include: potential risks are reduced and/or communicated to management; data and reports are accurate and reliable; agency assets are safeguarded to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; agency objectives are achieved by maximizing operation efficiency and effectiveness; and applicable laws, regulations, and policies are consistently followed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior