Accountant #00011

DHRM • Richmond, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation Board is seeking an experienced individual to work in the fiscal and procurement section. This position serves as the agency’s Purchase Officer, responsible for routine preparation of all requisitions/purchase orders for agency goods and services through EVA and in accordance with VPPA/APSPM, utilizing state contracts and SWAM vendors, on an as needed basis and as determined through performance of monthly stock inventory. The position is responsible for preparing and processing fiscal documents in a timely manner by coding, determining due dates, keying into Cardinal and maintaining data electronically in the agency’s internal accounting files. The position also compiles, reviews and tracks all invoices from VITA, tracking IT inventory, invoices, disputes and payments. The incumbent in this role will prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of accounting transactions from agency accounting files to Cardinal queries and reports under the direction of the Accounting Manager, to include researching, analyzing, and assembling financial data. Other responsibilities include fixed assets maintenance internally and in FAACS, and financial record maintenance such as vendor files, deposit certificates, vouchers, procurement and payment logs and other financial documents in agency systems and in Cardinal. The incumbent in this role also assists with other accounting duties and agency projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, government accounting practices and Virginia procurement regulations.
• Ability to apply accounting theory and principles to daily accounting practices.
• Ability to focus on a detail-oriented, multi-faceted workload, and to prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience with Cardinal, EVA, and FAACS.
• Experience with PC-based accounting, spreadsheet and database software (e.g. Excel, Access, Word).
• VCA Certification required, or the ability to obtain such certification within 12 months of employment.
• Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in a government procurement or accounting environment desired.
• Prior experience in data input, accounting to include accounts payable, and billing operations, preferably in a government setting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency’s Purchase Officer, responsible for routine preparation of all requisitions/purchase orders for agency goods and services through EVA and in accordance with VPPA/APSPM, utilizing state contracts and SWAM vendors.
• Prepares and processes fiscal documents in a timely manner by coding, determining due dates, keying into Cardinal and maintaining data electronically in the agency’s internal accounting files.
• Compiles, reviews and tracks all invoices from VITA, tracking IT inventory, invoices, disputes and payments.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reconciliations of accounting transactions from agency accounting files to Cardinal queries and reports.
• Researches, analyzes, and assembles financial data.
• Maintains fixed assets internally and in FAACS.
• Maintains financial records such as vendor files, deposit certificates, vouchers, procurement and payment logs and other financial documents in agency systems and in Cardinal.
• Assists with other accounting duties and agency projects as assigned.

Benefits

• State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• All applicants are subject to a background investigation.
• AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed