Accounts Payable Accountant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • North Chesterfield, Virginia, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accounts Payable Accountant in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: Serves as Team Member in the Accounts Payable Unit which is responsible for auditing and processing payments more than $100,000,000 annually ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual, Department’s internal written policy, and Prompt Pay Act. Analyzes Department expenditures for conformity with State CAPP Manual Procedures and Department Policy and guidelines. Utilizes the Department internal finance system, Oracle, and Commonwealth financial system, Cardinal, for financial expenditure transactions. Manages and reconciles assigned small purchase charge card accounts in accordance with State and Department policy and procedures. Process monthly transactions/purchases

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia payment practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable function and the recording and auditing of financial transactions for compliance with state and Department policies, procedures and regulations.
• Skills in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills in using a 10-key adding machine.
• Ability to research, investigate, accurately analyze, evaluate and reconcile financial data.
• Ability to understand Chart of Accounts and expenditure coding.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage a Department issued credit card with integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to analyze, comprehend and apply compliance regulations and other written policies.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ORACLE E-Business Suites, and the Commonwealth's software applications such as Cardinal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Team Member in the Accounts Payable Unit which is responsible for auditing and processing payments more than $100,000,000 annually ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual, Department’s internal written policy, and Prompt Pay Act.
• Analyzes Department expenditures for conformity with State CAPP Manual Procedures and Department Policy and guidelines.
• Utilizes the Department internal finance system, Oracle, and Commonwealth financial system, Cardinal, for financial expenditure transactions.
• Manages and reconciles assigned small purchase charge card accounts in accordance with State and Department policy and procedures.
• Process monthly transactions/purchases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED