Accounting Manager - #W1338

Title: Accounting Manager - #W1338

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $80,000-$88,223 Salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only

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Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), 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.

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as one of the Accounting Managers for the Division of Finance, reporting to the General Accounting Manager Senior.

This position's responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:

• Supervise direct reports and is responsible for the performance management, coaching and hiring within the team.

• Oversee general ledger accounts activity in FAAS/Cardinal systems, ensuring accuracy of information, resolution of discrepancies and accuracy of reports.

• Reconcile daily SNAP EBT accounts with contractor, VaCMS, and ASAP systems.

• Manage and organize CCDF Warrant Registers for liens and court ordered withholdings.

• Assist manager to ensure compliance, preparing and analyzing numerous financial/management reports to accomplish agency and Finance goals.

• Manage general ledger reconciliation process and prepare financial reports which reflect agency's daily financial position; ensure transactions are in accordance with agency, federal and state guidelines/policies.

• Serve as Cardinal point of contact for training, journal entry and ATA processing, general ledger reconciliations and system balancing.

• Ensure accuracy of cash, appropriation and allotment status on a day-to-day basis and report findings to higher management

• Manage the General Accounting Section in the absence of the General Accounting Manager Senior as required.

• Strengthen internal control and federal/state compliance by implementing into daily operations Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200

• Provide direct support to the Division of Finance, VDSS Executive leadership as needed, other division directors, program managers and staff, as well as external partners and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience providing daily supervision of staff.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience interpreting and applying state policies, procedures, laws, and regulations in relation to compliance requirements as mandated in the Commonwealth Accounting Policy & Procedures Manual (CAPP).

• Experience keying transaction/running queries and reports with financial accounting systems, i.e., FAAS, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, Cardinal.

• Working knowledge of reconciliation processes to include researching and analyzing differences and preparing and submitting correcting journal entries.

• Experience applying fund accounting to financial transactions.

• Working knowledge of General Ledger accounts, financial reporting, preparing, and understanding accounting transactions.

• Experienced in training individuals and/or a group on policy, procedures, and/or systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, work effectively under pressure and make decisions and recommendations to enhance processes, operations, and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and fulfill the needs of internal and external customers/stakeholders in a professional manner.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience in supervision, fund accounting, general ledger, and financial applications/systems.

• Experience training individuals and/or a group on financial policies, procedures and/or systems.

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.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. This position will remain open for a minimum of five consecutive workdays or until position is filled.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth's Teleworking policy.

Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

VDSS values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

Virginia Department of Social Services does not provide sponsorship. The Virginia Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

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 or resume. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. For more information about our employment practices, please visit our "Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan".

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

• Employee Benefits.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VA Dept. of Social Services, Div. of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.