Administrative Analyst - Finance (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights)

Virginia Department of Social Services • Chesterfield, VA

5d • $56,107 - $65,927 • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement is a courtesy job post for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights local Social Services agency. It is not a position of the Virginia Department of Social Services or any other Commonwealth of Virginia agency. Local employment opportunities may also be available through the local agency’s city or county website/job board(s).

The Department of Social Services is an organization dedicated to serving the community. Our mission is to provide advocacy and excellent services that encourage self-sufficiency; preserve and restore families; and protect the well-being of children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. We have a culture that is invested in making a meaningful difference by providing quality customer service, recruiting a strong workforce, incorporating efficient business practices, and partnering with our community. Looking for a career in an organization that makes a positive impact in the community? This position is a viable support to the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Department of Social Services to help provide quality customer services to internal and external customers. The department is seeking a dedicated team player who wants to be part of a culture of high performers who strive to make contributions to those in need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Working knowledge of: principles, methods, and practices of accounting; accounting laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial operations; and data processing applications and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to: understand federal regulations; devise and apply modern accounting procedures; plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare appropriate statements and reports; apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and records; establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers; and display good professional judgment.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; two years of experience providing professional-level administrative, analytical and/or operational support in accounting (three years preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in local government or social services preferred.
• Share a passion for local government.
• Possess strong analytical, accounting, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and organization.
• Knowledge of budget management.
• Excel at independent problem-solving.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, and work well with a dynamic team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish & ASL).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource to support the finance team and department leadership.
• Work collaboratively with team members to provide critical financial and management support.
• Provide strong understanding of governmental budgeting methods and reporting.
• Provide technical expertise regarding reconciling financial reports.
• Work closely with department leadership to develop and analyze upcoming financial needs.
• Analyze data using Excel, Pivot Tables, and other analytical modalities to generate reports.
• Grant monitoring and administration.
• Administration of contractual agreements.
• Develop and evaluate administrative/management systems, functions, policy, and procedures; and/or major program evaluation and planning.
• Assist with preparing and developing the agency's annual budget, which consists of verifying annual salaries, calculating fringe benefits, projecting operating needs, benefit programs and purchased services, staying within Federal, State and Local allocations and General Fund target amount.
• Review, in detail, the state preliminary guidance memorandum for any budget changes and program plan submission changes to ensure state allocations are received.
• Review Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) final allocations memorandum to ensure appropriate allocations are received for 30+ budget lines.
• Reconcile Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) to federal revenue received and posted to the general ledger.
• Perform other work as required.
• This position is part of an Emergency Shelter Team during times of natural disaster, reporting to shelter duty as required.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits package.
• May offer incentives, approved through the Virginia Department of Social Services, to candidates hired who possess additional relevant training, skills and experience.
• Those incentives apply to individuals who possess: a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s in Human Services, LCSW, Child Welfare Stipend participants, completion of COVLC new worker training or are Bilingual (Spanish & ASL).
• Working for a local government provides credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level