Accounting Analyst

DHRM•Richmond, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Accounts’ General Accounting division is seeking an Accounting Analyst for its General Accounting Operations unit. The department provides a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources. This position performs recurring financial monitoring, analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and special projects. It has a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the downtown Richmond office.

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 perform complex analysis of financial data and prepare written documentation supporting findings.
Ability to work collaboratively with management, staff, and agency personnel; research and resolve financial issues; and communicate effectively with internal and external staff.
Ability to understand, develop, and apply policies and procedures; collect, maintain, and secure sensitive supplier data; and conduct business with integrity and respect.
Experience performing financial reconciliations, applying GAAP and financial management, and using automated financial or accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring, analyses, and reconciliations; prepare recurring and nonrecurring journal entries; and participate in special projects.
Verify the accuracy of the daily budget execution file from the Department of Planning and Budget, confirming appropriate documentation and authority for appropriation, allotment, and operating plan transactions.
Determine whether additional General Ledger journal entries are needed and prepare and submit appropriate Commitment Control budget and General Ledger journal entries.
Prepare complex statewide reconciliations and General Ledger monitoring analyses.
Communicate concerns to agencies and maintain tracking to ensure items are recorded and resolved appropriately.
Analyze the Appropriation Act and year-end schedules to ensure year-end responsibilities are completed.
Carry out 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, and complete assigned special projects.
May perform additional duties as assigned and assist in an emergency.