22171 - General Accounting Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Manage and direct fiscal operations, including the maintenance and communication of processes, policies, and reporting. Ensure VDOT compliance with Commonwealth policies and procedures, GAAP, and state and federal laws. Research and analyze financial activity, propose process and policy improvements, and perform reporting and auditing as needed. Oversee VDOT Fiscal Division’s General Accounting and Cash Receipts sections. Coordinate periodic accounting functions, including cash receipts, deposit review and approval, banking services, fiscal and fluctuation analysis, journal entry review and posting, agency-to-agency transfers, reconciliations, and consultation on accounting treatments. Manage general accounting operations and assigned programs, provide accounting guidance, and collaborate with related sections to develop or update work processes. Ensure compliance, documentation, internal controls, record retention, and ARMICS requirements are maintained. Support reconciliation and cash-handling operations, staff development and training, and special assignments.

Requirements

Ability to analyze, interpret, and reconcile financial data and resolve financial problems.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare detailed summary financial reports or statements.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, provide customer service, and explain technical information and complex accounting transactions to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to develop and present technical training.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet due dates.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Ability to work as a team player and with minimal to no supervision.
Ability to collaborate with a team of highly skilled accountants and analysts.
Knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting principles and practices, and federal Super Circular Regulations.
Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, identifying gaps, and minimizing risk in financial operations.
Knowledge of VDOT’s financial accounting system or another ERP-based financial system.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures, project accounting concepts, research, analysis, reconciliation techniques, and transportation project accounting.
Skill in progressively responsible and broad operational accounting functions and technical accounting knowledge.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 and financial management systems.
Skill in training, supervising, developing, and setting direction for accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA certification.
Experience successfully driving accounting process improvement initiatives.
Experience in transportation project accounting.
Experience preparing in-depth and multi-faceted financial reports.
Experience analyzing and interpreting sophisticated financial data.
Experience communicating respectfully with and advising executives and senior leadership on general accounting practices, policy, and financial interpretations.
Knowledge of GAAP related to governmental accounting.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct general accounting operations and assigned fiscal programs, including toll facility funds, Transportation Trust Funds, Highway Maintenance and Operations Fund, and bond funds.
Provide general accounting guidance to VDOT executive management, financial staff, accounts, and other users of VDOT financial data.
Coordinate accounting functions including cash receipts, deposit review and approval, banking services, fiscal and fluctuation analysis, journal entry review and posting, agency-to-agency transfers, and reconciliations.
Consult on accounting treatments to ensure compliance with GAAP and Commonwealth accounting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, and Financial Reporting to determine new or updated work processes.
Respond to management and auditor requests for information and ensure documentation and record retention standards are followed.
Read, interpret, and respond to Code of Virginia requirements, Commonwealth procedures, policies, and directives relevant to assigned areas.
Administer and document chart field maintenance changes and monthly and yearly system closing functions.
Coordinate the initiation and classification of financial transactions and accounting treatments in accordance with GAAP, state requirements, and VDOT policies and procedures.
Ensure assigned activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies; identify and implement process improvements.
Oversee cash receipts, journal entry, and reconciliation operations; safeguard checks and cash; and ensure deposits and recording of monies follow Commonwealth policies and procedures.
Update ARMICS documentation for General Accounting and Cash Receipts functions.
Provide technical assistance and training, encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training, and support staff development.
Work with other Fiscal Division sections to promote understanding of general accounting principles and timely, accurate financial data through system queries and reports.
Perform other administrative or special project-related duties as assigned and provide professional customer service.
Design, implement, and document new work processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.