Fiscal Technician

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space. DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. The Fiscal Technician performs advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and principles to serve as a Fiscal Technician with agency wide implications. Duties include managing fiscal data, preparing reports and/or schedules, processing detailed information into the financial system. There are two positions available.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, procedures and standards.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of computer-based accounting and financial software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge organizing, evaluating, handling high volume and fast paced workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge analyzing, interpreting, and applying detailed financial policies, and procedures.
• Experience effectively communicating orally and in writing.
• Experience with MS Office Excel, Word, and using other database applications.
• Experience providing exemplary customer service.
• Experience processing accounting transactions in an automated office environment.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Commonwealth’s accounting system, Cardinal.
• Experience with processing similar transactions in a state office; following state accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing fiscal data
• Preparing reports and/or schedules
• Processing detailed information into the financial system

Benefits

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
• Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
• 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.
• Opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed