Payroll Accountant Senior - Div. of Finance - W2148

Title:

Payroll Accountant Senior - Div. of Finance - W2148

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $78,000-$81,020 salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Department of Social Services

Location:

Dept of Social Services

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

Recruitment Type:
State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement.

Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency - one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia - partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide.

We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The Division of Finance (DOF) performs management and oversight of the annual budget and spending for VDSS. It provides guidance for the departments' financial policies and ensures fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations. The Division of Finance is also responsible for processing financial transactions for VDSS and reporting the results of those transactions to local agencies, field offices, state, and federal entities.

This position performs payroll and analytical work related to critical accounting functions for the Virginia Department of Social Services, a large, highly diverse, and financially complex agency with annual revenues and expenses in excess of $2 billion. This position is responsible for overseeing payroll duties for both agency 765 (VDSS) and 200 (OCS), and working with the Payroll Service Bureau (PSB) at DOA to ensure payroll is certified accurately and timely.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager in the Cost Allocation, Payroll, and Financial Compliance Unit. This position provides direct support to the Division of Finance leadership and staff; VDSS Executive leadership; agency division directors; program managers and staff; as well as external partners and stakeholders such as the Department of Accounts (DOA) and the Payroll Service Bureau (PSB).

NOTE:

This position is open to current Commonwealth of Virginia State Employees only.

Minimum Qualifications

* Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

* Knowledge of the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP).

* Experience preparing account reconciliations, updating/maintaining spreadsheets, and creating journal entries.

* Experience assisting and/or preparing financial reports.

* Experience with automated financial accounting systems such as Oracle Financials and Cardinal.

* Proficiency with computer software (MS Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), as well as demonstrated experience to generate, maintain and manipulate reports and spreadsheets required.

* Ability to accurately calculate financial data based on state/federal policies and internal guidelines.

* Ability to demonstrate teamwork to meet Agency strategic goals and objectives.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all business professionals, partners, customers, and diverse staff of professional accountants.

* Demonstrated ability to plan and organize multiple responsibilities and ensure completion of tasks by their due date.

Additional Considerations

* Experience working in an accounting and/or payroll setting.

Special Instructions

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