Accounting Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

2d•$59,754 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Accounts’ General Accounting division is seeking an Accounting Analyst for its General Accounting Operations unit. The role performs recurring monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation activities, prepares journal entries, and contributes to special projects. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the downtown Richmond office. The analyst verifies the daily budget execution file from the Department of Planning and Budget, checks documentation and authority for appropriation, allotment, and operating plan transactions, and determines whether additional General Ledger entries are needed. The role also prepares statewide reconciliations and monitoring analyses, communicates with agencies about concerns, and tracks issues through resolution. Year-end responsibilities include reviewing applicable schedules and legislation, carrying out accounting and control activities, and supporting payroll processing. Additional duties may be assigned, including occasional additional hours to meet deadlines or urgent needs and assistance during emergencies.

Requirements

Knowledge of automated financial accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Strong organizational, process improvement, analytical, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare written documentation supporting findings.
Ability to 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.
Ability to conduct business with integrity and respect.
Experience performing financial reconciliations, applying GAAP and financial management, and using automated financial/accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or professional experience in accounting.
Knowledge of GAAP, especially as it relates to governmental accounting.
Experience in governmental accounting and with Oracle PeopleSoft Financial applications.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring, analyses, and reconciliations for the General Accounting Operations unit.
Prepare recurring and nonrecurring journal entries and participate in special projects.
Verify the daily budget execution file from the Department of Planning and Budget, ensuring proper documentation and authority for appropriation, allotment, and operating plan transactions.
Identify when additional General Ledger journal entries are required and prepare and submit appropriate Commitment Control budget and General Ledger journal entries.
Prepare complex and critical statewide reconciliations and General Ledger monitoring analyses.
Communicate with agencies regarding items of concern and track items to ensure they are recorded and resolved.
Analyze the Appropriation Act and year-end schedules to ensure year-end responsibilities are completed.
Carry out the Outpay and WirPay PayCycle processes.
Review unposted payroll journals and identify actions needed to ensure proper posting.
Perform accounting and control activities related to year-end processing.
Review desk procedures for accuracy and completeness.
Analyze legislation, including the Budget Bill.
Complete special projects as assigned.