Accountant Senior
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Accountant Senior State Role Title: Financial Services
Specialist I Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,190 Pay Band: 4 Agency:
Virginia Department of Health Location: Dept of Health Agency
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General
Public - G Job Duties Position is for the performance of
professional level work based on the understanding of accounting
fundamental concepts. Requirements include analysis/interpretation
of fiscal data relative to grant general knowledge and
understanding. Duties include resources management, business
operations, accounting system understanding, budget data
development, cost distribution, revenue control, complex analysis
of financial activities and reconciliation including relationships
between accounts payable/receivable and expense/revenue. Manages
day to day tasks and assignments of direct report(s) Provides input
into performance evaluations Trains new employees on program
related policies and procedures Utilizes data tracking and
reporting systems to input and maintain detailed accounting,
financial and budgetary records for assigned area of
responsibility. Maintains and submits all financial, statistical
and demographic data for grants or related funding Prepares
financial or other budget related reports in compliance with
regulatory standards to include quarterly financial reports, trends
or projections for funding allocations. Prepares monthly and
quarterly accounts receivable reports applying accounting
principles for reconciliation process Manages accounts payable
processes for assigned area of responsibility Approves accounting
transactions Reviews vouchers keyed into Financial and Accounting
system (F&A) to ensure accurate coding, compliance with
applicable state and federal guidelines and that transactions are
posted properly. Provides guidance to staff regarding coding on
account invoices Reconciles CARS report to source documents on a
monthly basis Ensures corrective actions are taken to reconcile
data May conduct internal audits to assure compliance with
regulatory standards and procedures Supports the development of
division fiscal budgets based on historical data With general
guidance from manager, researches budget data and trend analysis to
support budget development Ensures financial documents and records
are maintained in compliance with records maintenance policies and
procedures May be required to perform other duties; may include
functions in support of an emergency declaration Highly proficient
in the use of Microsoft Office suite Ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing Ability to manage multiple
assignments in fast-paced environment This is a restricted
position, which is solely funded by the Ryan White Care Act Title
II grant. The agency receives this federal funding based on 5-year
project periods, with annual budget periods of April 1 - March 31
for each of those 5 years. These funds are part of federal
government appropriations. The availability of funding is reviewed
annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued
availability of funds. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12
paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance,
retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual
leave! Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of general and state
accounting policies and procedures and state systems Working
knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and
practices; knowledge of state reconciliation procedures, federal
and state funding procedures Demonstrated ability to
analyze/interpret and apply financial regulations, accounting
methods, policies, and procedures; Demonstrated ability to analyze,
interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data and
fund sources; Working knowledge of how to prepare financial reports
and statements Demonstrated ability to work with automated
financial systems and multiple fund sources Additional
Considerations Experience with State accounting processes,
procedures and applicable policies and laws 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. VDH accepts only on-line
applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be
considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job
closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant
work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and
federal criminal history background check and the Department of
Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check,
U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and
E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for
certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH
that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without
regard to race (or traits historically associated with race
including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such
as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin;
religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age;
veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic
information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a
valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card
before the closing date for this position. The Card may be
submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3
(Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to
position-specific questions at the end of this application. This
information will help us evaluate your credentials and
qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may
disqualify you from further consideration. Contact Information
Name: Vontrell Hodges Phone: 804-461-7605 Email:
Vontrell.Hodges@vdh.virginia.gov 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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