Accountant SDB00009
About The Position
The Financial Services Specialist I at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is responsible for performing professional fiscal and accounting support functions for the agency/business office. This includes processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, bond requisitions, journal entries, reconciliations, fiscal reporting, and maintaining financial records in accordance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), agency procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position also serves as backup support to the Accounting Supervisor and the Grant/Medicaid Specialist, ensuring continuity of fiscal operations, compliance, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. The role ensures adherence to federal regulations, Commonwealth policies, and agency procedures, supporting program integrity, financial accountability, and service delivery outcomes. As a subject matter specialist with substantial experience in accounting, the Financial Services Specialist I will provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and regulatory guidance to internal staff, local departments, and external partners.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial transaction processing, and governmental accounting practices
- Experience processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and financial regulations
- Experience using financial management systems such as Cardinal and EVA systems
- Ability to analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies independently
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Virginia state fiscal systems and procedures
- Experience supporting grants, Medicaid, or governmental funding streams
- Experience in governmental or public sector accounting
- VCA certified
Responsibilities
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Processing bond requisitions
- Processing journal entries
- Performing reconciliations
- Performing fiscal reporting
- Maintenance of financial records in accordance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), agency procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Serving as backup support to the Accounting Supervisor and the Grant/Medicaid Specialist
- Ensuring continuity of fiscal operations, compliance, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
- Ensuring adherence to federal regulations, Commonwealth policies, and agency procedures
- Supporting program integrity, financial accountability and service delivery outcomes
- Providing technical assistance, financial analysis, and regulatory guidance to internal staff, local departments, and external partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
