Special Funds Accountant

Title: Special Funds Accountant

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $72,514 - $96,491

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Special Funds Accountant is responsible for managing and monitoring daily financial operations related to special funds, revenue, deposits, electronic payments and other assigned financial activities. The position manage all daily bank deposits and electronic payment activity. Prepare AR billings for past-due customer accounts, process the monthly telecommunications bill and coordinate distribution to departments. Oversee the administration of special funds, block grants, federal cash, and indirect cost recovery.

Reconcile internal financial records with Cardinal revenue and expenditure data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Provide timely and accurate financial information to management to support strategic resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred or equivalent experience. Experience using and implementing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting policies and procedures for business needs. Knowledge of governmental (state/federal) financial management and reporting requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of the state accounting system Cardinal. Ability to prepare reports, use spreadsheets and pivot tables, to perform reconciliations. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of grant rules and regulations. High degree of accuracy and the ability to prioritize to meet timelines. Competent with organizing documents and filing both electronically and manually for quick accessibility. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and able to collect data and prepare reports.

Additional Considerations

License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in indirect cost allocation methodologies.

Prior experience in data input, accounting to include accounts receivable, and billing operations.

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.

Contact Information

Name:
Ms. Elon Greene

Phone: emails only

Email: elon.greeneginia.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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.