Grant Accounts Receivable Specialist

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Energy’s Finance team is seeking a Grant Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee the agency’s federal grant receivables, reimbursement requests, drawdowns, and revenue recognition activities. The role is responsible for timely recovery of federal funds, accurate reporting and recording of receivables, and compliance with federal reimbursement and grant revenue requirements.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable, and responsible energy future, with an increased emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, and to implement Virginia’s Energy Plan. The agency has offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

This is a restricted position, and continued employment is contingent upon available funding. The position requires annual electronic filing of a Statement of Economic Interests. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Experience in federal grants processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Knowledge of fiscal accounting functions and operations.
• Experience in accounts receivable.
• Experience in general ledger activities, including reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and researching out-of-balance accounts for month-end and year-end processes.
• Ability to assemble, analyze, and prepare reports covering complex financial data.
• Ability to work independently to meet grant and contract deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines.
• Knowledge of state accounting and federal grant systems.
• Ability to use computer skills in Windows and network environments with specialized software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel functions.
• Consent to a comprehensive background check; selected candidates must successfully pass drug, reference, driving, and criminal background checks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with accounting software.
• Experience in accounting, finance, or governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of state fiscal services operations and automated accounting systems such as Cardinal or other accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the agency’s federal grant receivables, reimbursement requests, drawdowns, and revenue recognition activities.
• Ensure timely recovery of federal funds.
• Ensure accurate reporting and recording of receivables.
• Ensure compliance with federal reimbursement and grant revenue requirements.

What This Job Offers

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