Accounting Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•$57,733 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Accounting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking two qualified individuals for two new Accounting Analyst positions. DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Requirements

Experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management.
Experience using automated financial/accounting systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access).
Strong organizational; process improvement; analytical; and oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis of a variety of financial data and prepare written documentation to support findings; work collaboratively with management, staff, and agency personnel; research and resolve financial issues; communicate effectively with internal and external staff; understand, develop, and apply policies and procedures; and collect, maintain, and secure sensitive supplier data; conduct business with integrity and respect.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GAAP especially as they relate to governmental accounting and experience testing internal controls preferred.
Experience in governmental accounting and using Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs fiscal year-end close activities and participates in process improvements and special projects for the General Accounting Operations unit.
Prepares annual updates to the Fiscal Year-End Closing Procedures memorandum and the Department of Accounts Internal Action Plan (IAP).
Analyzes and monitors year‐end schedules to ensure the completion of year‐end responsibilities.
Assists with updates to the Cardinal Message Board.
Prepares updates to various Memorandums of Understanding with other state agencies as needed for fiscal year-end.
Analyzes exception requests from Business Units.
Updates and revises existing CAPP Topics and assists in the development of new CAPP Topics.
Reviews desk procedures to ensure steps are accurate and complete and updates desk procedures as needed.
Performs ARMICS tasks including sample selection, assessments, documenting work papers, making recommendations, and suggesting process improvements, and monitoring corrective action plans.
Reviews and tracks legislation, including the Budget Bill, to determine any impact to DOA and completes special projects.