Financial Specialist - Finance - CF742

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Hanover, VA

8d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional to serve in a blended Auditor/Accountant role. This position integrates responsibilities in risk analysis, internal controls, auditing, and accounting operations to support financial statement accuracy, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and uphold strong stewardship of the Commonwealth’s assets across the organization. In this key role, you assume full responsibility for completing all aspects of the annual Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) requirements, as mandated by the Department of Accounts (DOA). In addition to performing the ARMICS process, you will implement corrective actions, perform select internal control activities, and ensure that all required policies and procedures are comprehensive, current, and clearly documented. This includes developing new policies and procedures and revising existing ones as needed. You will also oversee the fixed asset inventory process, ensuring its timely completion, resolving any discrepancies, and issuing clear and timely communication of the results. Beyond ARMICS responsibilities, you will support a variety of core financial functions that may include accounts payable, employee reimbursements, fixed assets, leases, financial reporting, and serving as periodic backup to other members of the Finance team. If you enjoy the analytical rigor of auditing and are also motivated by the opportunity to implement meaningful process improvements, this position may be an excellent fit for you.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience assessing and testing internal controls
Experience documenting policies and processes
Experience making recommendations for improvement of processes or internal controls
Demonstrated work experience in auditing, accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable
Ability to resolve issues and make independent logical decisions and recommendations in a complex operational environment
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management

Nice To Haves

Experience working for the Commonwealth of Virginia in an auditing or accounting position, including using the CAPP Manual
Experience performing ARMICS requirements as outlined by the Virginia Department of Accounts
Experience applying technology in innovative ways to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of a process for which you had direct responsibility

Responsibilities

Complete all aspects of the annual Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) requirements.
Implement corrective actions for ARMICS.
Perform select internal control activities.
Ensure all required policies and procedures are comprehensive, current, and clearly documented.
Develop new policies and procedures and revise existing ones as needed.
Oversee the fixed asset inventory process, ensuring timely completion and resolving discrepancies.
Issue clear and timely communication of ARMICS and fixed asset inventory results.
Support core financial functions including accounts payable, employee reimbursements, fixed assets, leases, and financial reporting.
Serve as periodic backup to other members of the Finance team.