Grants Accountant: Central Administration #01304

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Provides statewide oversight, guidance, and support to Department of Corrections stakeholders on financial and accounting practices and processes, including use of the Commonwealth’s Automated Accounting System (Cardinal), in accordance with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assists fiscal staff with compliance for disbursement transactions and the Prompt Payment Act, and helps maintain transaction and reporting records. Carries out project work assigned by the Director of Financial Services and Assistant Accounting Manager. Tracks, reports, and requests reimbursement of grant funds in compliance with applicable grant, federal, and state policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounts payable and receivable practices.
• Experience using electronic data processing techniques, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to record, retrieve, and maintain accounts payable and receivable transactions and records.
• Recent demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of grant and fiscal transactions and records.
• Recent demonstrated abilities related to Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) review and certification.
• Knowledge and skills to train support staff and review their work.
• Demonstrated appropriate oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong skills and experience using Cardinal, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competence in state financial accounting systems.
• Recent grant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support on financial and accounting practices, processes, and use of Cardinal.
• Assist fiscal staff in ensuring compliance with DOA, DOC, and APA policies and procedures for disbursement transactions and with the Prompt Payment Act.
• Assist with proper maintenance of transaction and reporting records.
• Perform project work assigned by the Director of Financial Services and Assistant Accounting Manager.
• Track and report grant funds and request reimbursement in accordance with applicable grant, federal, and state policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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