Financial Analyst #01455

DHRM•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Virginia Beer Distribution Company (VBDC) and Virginia Winery Distribution Company (VWDC). These non-stock, non-profit corporations use specialized financial and operational systems for sales transactions, tax reporting, and fiscal processing. The position works closely with Operations Managers to provide advanced accounting, fiscal, analytical, and administrative support in compliance with Commonwealth and Agency policies, applicable laws and regulations, and VBDC/VWDC operating procedures. The Financial Analyst processes brewery and winery payments, deposits, SPCC transactions, and bank transfers; downloads and posts daily deposit and payment reports; reconciles payments, deposits, sales transactions, and deposits pending distribution; assists with month-end close; and prepares financial analyses, reconciliations, and tax reporting information for Virginia ABC. The role also supports the integration of financial data into accounting systems and prepares visual and written financial reports for leadership and Board members. Additional work includes maintaining financial and operational documentation, updating SOPs and workflow materials, responding to customer and system inquiries, assisting with brewery registrations, product approvals, and retailer account reviews, coordinating logistics and preparing materials for VBDC and VWDC Board meetings, and supporting travel-related financial transactions for Operations Managers and Board members. Once onboarded, the position may be eligible for telework, subject to approval under the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal operations, financial reconciliations, and standard office practices and procedures.
Ability to collect, validate, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data; perform calculations; prepare financial reports; analyze and interpret policy guidance; and maintain compliance.
Ability to research and resolve financial, reconciliation, and systems-related problems.
Ability to schedule meetings, take minutes, prepare presentation materials, and maintain accurate, organized records.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Effective customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external clients, government agencies, industry representatives, consumer groups, retail establishments, and citizens.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, processes, policies, and issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including data management and formatting; advanced formulas and functions; tables, charts, and workbook settings; and tools such as conditional formatting, data validation, Power Query, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial software, and proprietary business systems.
Ability to learn and apply specialized financial systems, identify data inconsistencies, support process improvements, and help others resolve complex financial operations issues.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, work independently within established guidelines and policies, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Related education, training, and experience in accounting or business administration, advanced financial analysis, fiscal operations, financial reconciliations, internal controls, and financial systems.
Experience with PowerPivot, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data-modeling and visualization tools.
An applicable professional certification.

Responsibilities

Process brewery and winery payments, deposits, SPCC transactions, and bank transfers.
Download and post daily deposit and payment reports.
Reconcile payments, deposits, sales transactions, and deposits pending distribution.
Assist with month-end close and prepare financial analyses, reconciliations, and tax reporting information for Virginia ABC.
Support the integration of financial data into accounting systems.
Prepare visual and written financial reports for leadership and Board members.
Maintain financial and operational documentation and update SOPs and workflow materials.
Respond to customer and system inquiries.
Assist with brewery registrations, product approvals, and retailer account reviews.
Coordinate logistics and prepare materials for VBDC and VWDC Board meetings.
Support travel-related financial transactions for Operations Managers and Board members.