Title: Accounting Specialist

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $47,232 - $76,752

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its District Fiscal Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounting Specialist vacancy. This position independently audits and performs final approval for accounts payable vouchers, research expenditures, and prepares and analyzes fiscal data and reports. They audit direct charge statements for compliance with VDOT policies and procedures and perform cash receipt duties for assigned work units.

Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to research, reconcile, analyze, and evaluate financial data and resolve problems
• Ability to perform complex and detailed cost analysis and reconciliations
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical financial reports
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to evaluate the adequacy of documentation
• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial reports, statements and transactions
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with all divisions and customers
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to explain and apply policies and procedures, interpret financial and tax laws and regulations
• Skill in using computers and software applications to include automated financial systems
• Experience in providing and promoting excellent customer service and financial support to internal and external customers
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data in compliance with federal, state and local accounting directives and procedures
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations
• Skill in handling confidential and sensitive issues appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform effectively in a time-sensitive work environment
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures, filing systems and coding structures
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning accounts payable and receivable and small purchase credit cards

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and organizing work to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating with internal and external customers to explain financial data in understandable terms
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger and accounts reconciliation
• Knowledge and experience with GAAP
• Ability to work independently
• Skilled in the use of computers to include automated financial software programs
• Skill in working with detailed numerical data

Additional Considerations

• Experience developing and delivering technical guidance on fiscal matters
• A combination of training, experience, or education in accounting, business administration, or related field desired
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger and accounts reconciliation
• Experience with fund accounting and governmental accounting

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.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as “designated” to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: [email protected]