Administrative Analyst - Finance

Hiring Range: $56,107.00 to $65,927.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

The Department of Social Services is an organization dedicated to serving the community. Our Mission is to provide advocacy and excellent services that encourage self-sufficiency; preserve and restore families; and protect the well‑being of children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. We have a culture that is invested in making a meaningful difference by providing quality customer service, recruiting a strong workforce, incorporating efficient business practices, and partnering with our community.

Looking for a career in an organization that makes a positive impact in the community? This position is a viable support to the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Department of Social Services to help provide quality customer services to internal and external customers. The department is seeking a dedicated team player who wants to be part of a culture of high performers who strive to make contributions to those in need.

As an Administrative Analyst, you're naturally curious about what's happening around you and willing to dig into the reports, ask questions and seek out answers. You will be a key resource to support the finance team and department leadership.

Serving in this dynamic role, you will work collaboratively with team members to provide critical financial and management support, with a focus on:

• Strong understanding of governmental budgeting methods and reporting.
• Technical expertise regarding reconciling financial reports.
• Working closely with department leadership to develop and analyze upcoming financial needs.
• Analyzing data using Excel, Pivot Tables, and other analytical modalities to generate reports.
• Grant monitoring and administration.
• Administration of contractual agreements.
• Developing and evaluating administrative/management systems, functions, policy, and procedures; and/or major program evaluation and planning.
• Assisting with preparing and developing the agency's annual budget, which consists of verifying annual salaries, calculating fringe benefits, projecting operating needs, benefit programs and purchased services, staying within Federal, State and Local allocations and General Fund target amount.
• Reviewing, in detail, the state preliminary guidance memorandum for any budget changes and program plan submission changes to ensure state allocations are received.
• Reviewing Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) final allocations memorandum to ensure appropriate allocations are received for 30+ budget lines.
• Reconciling Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) to federal revenue received and posted to the general ledger.
• Perform other work as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Working knowledge of: principles, methods, and practices of accounting; accounting laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial operations; and data processing applications and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to: understand federal regulations; devise and apply modern accounting procedures; plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare appropriate statements and reports; apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and records; establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers; and display good professional judgment.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; two years of experience providing professional-level administrative, analytical and/or operational support in accounting (three years preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in local government or social services preferred. The successful candidate will:

• Share a passion for local government.
• Poss…