Grant Accounts Receivable Specialist
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 ensuring 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 greater 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; continued employment is contingent upon available funding. The position is designated for annual financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act.
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, 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 apply computer skills in Windows and network environments with specialized software.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Excel functions.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Consent to a comprehensive background check; selected candidates must pass drug, reference, driving, and criminal background checks.
- Submit an annual Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in 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 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.
- Assemble, analyze, and prepare reports covering complex financial data.
- Perform general ledger activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and research of out-of-balance accounts for month-end and year-end processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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