Grants Accountant: Administration

Title: Grants Accountant:
Central Administration #01304

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $54,453 - $84,950

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

To provide statewide oversight, guidance, and support to DOC stakeholders in regard to financial/accounting practices and processes as well as the Commonwealth's Automated Accounting System (Cardinal) in accordance with established Federal, State, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Assists with the work of fiscal staff to ensure compliance with DOA, DOC, and APA policies and procedures as they relate to disbursement transactions for assigned agencies and to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act. Performs tasks to assist in proper maintenance of transaction and reporting records. Maintains responsibility for project work as assigned by the Director of Financial Services and Assistant Accounting Manager (supervisor).

Performs tasks and functions related to tracking, reporting, and requesting reimbursement of grant funds in compliance with Grant and established federal and state policies and procedures.

Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) and accounts payable and receivable practices; use of Electronic Data Processing (EDP) techniques including Microsoft Word and Excel in recording, retrieving and maintaining accounts payable and receivable transactions and records. Recent demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of grant, 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 and review the work of support staff and demonstrated appropriate use of oral and written communication skills.

Prefer strong skills and experience using Cardinal, Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint, demonstrated competence in state financial accounting systems. Prefer recent grant experience

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

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 .