Asset Accounting Analyst

Title: Asset Accounting Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: Up to $88,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: www.vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you thrive on innovation and variety? Join the VITA Finance team where your systems knowledge meets your accounting acumen. Our team works with a large variety of data tools to support the Chief Financial Office organization and VITA utilizing financial data analytics.

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is seeking a qualified Asset Accounting Analyst to perform accounting and analytical tasks related to fixed assets, leases, and subscription-based IT arrangements (SBITAs) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reports, financial statements, and account reconciliations to include but are not limited to GASB 87 lease data and GASB 96 SBITA data. This position will also assist in the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements to be submitted and included in the Commonwealth's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Additional duties include preparation of work papers with appropriate supporting documentation for audit purposes to establish and demonstrate compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) policies and other governmental accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrated experience applying and monitoring internal controls related to fixed assets, leases, and subscription-based IT arrangements.

Advanced level ability to create, analyze and research accounting entries and create custom SQL reports with financial data.

Possess an aptitude for preparing financial reports and statements (especially for fiscal yearend reporting) for a financially complex agency.

Considerable experience in a governmental accounting environment.

Possess the ability to accurately review, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences.

Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and duties.

Possess a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word softwar

Additional Considerations

Business-related field or equivalent applicable experience, and/or training.

Demonstrated ability to perform complex analyses pertaining to lease terms and asset accounting.

Experience working in the state's automated accounting system (Cardinal), PeopleSoft Financials and other accounting software programs

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.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format.

Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified 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 encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAHR@vita.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.