Accountant: Central Administration ED028

Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Accountant: Central Administration ED028 State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I Hiring Range: $44,193 - $68,940 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: DOC Headquarters Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E Job Duties 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. Responsible for the accurate and timely collection, documentation, and reporting of all debt owed to the DOC, serving as the agency's debt-set off coordinator. Acts as the primary point of contact with the Department of Taxation and the Office of the Attorney General in regard to accounts receivable. Responsible for the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual accounts receivable reporting. Serves as the primary back up for the Accounts Receivable Supervisor. Assists with accounts receivable functions as necessary to ensure continuity of operation within the unit. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience with GAAP, accounts payable and receivable practices; use of 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 experience related to ARMICS review and certification. Experience supervising, training or reviewing the work of support staff and demonstrated appropriate use of oral and written communication skills. Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100. Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132. Additional Considerations Strong skills and experience using Cardinal, Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint, recent supervisory experience; demonstrated competence in state financial accounting systems. Recent grant experience. 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. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. 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. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-641-9840 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION 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 800-552-5019. 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.

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