Title: General Accountant
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $50,000 – $65,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:Office
Agency Website:www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
The Office of Finance of DCR is currently seeking a General Accountant to perform complex, detailed analysis/interpretation of fiscal data utilizing the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Duties include: reconciling agency-wide small purchase charge card activity, preparing reports and/or schedules, conducting detailed fund analysis and reconciliations, monitoring division reconciliation certifications, assist with ARMICS implementation and preparation/review of Journal Entries. The General Accountant position provides comprehensive knowledge and support to ensure the Department’s monetary assets are properly controlled, recorded and safeguarded and that financial accountability is maintained.
Minimum Qualifications
The incumbent has a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, relevant, auditable work products. Knowledge of state and federal grant financial management processes. Experience with the Commonwealth’s accounting system. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Word, with experience using database applications. Demonstrated ability to work well in a professional environment. Experience working with diverse individuals to obtain information and accomplish tasks and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Additional Considerations
Accounting experience in state governmental accounting. Experience in large structured organization may substitute. Experience with Cardinal.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp Account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Contact Information
Name: Laura Nelson
Phone: 804-786-5657
Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.