Title: Accounts Receivable Accountant Sr.

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $62,570 - $72,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and
principles to serve a major program or financial specialty with agency wide
implications. Duties may include: resources management, business operations,
accounting system development, budget data development, cost distribution, revenue
control, complex analysis of financial activities, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed
asset accounting. May manage all functions of compensation accounting that includes
supervision of payroll technicians, assuring timely processing of payrolls, distribution
of checks, preparing federal/state tax reporting, fringe benefits and premium
conversion. May supervise fiscal professional(s) and support personnel.

Performs professional level work of moderate difficulty requiring the application of accounting theory and principles. Characteristic duties: develop methods of recording fiscal transactions, allocate funds, update and maintain accounting systems, independently prepare financial statements/reports, and prepare other financial information for review. Knowledge of the Cardinal System or other large mainframe systems is essential.

As a part of the Office of Financial Management, this position serves as a liaison between Office of Financial Management and VDH's health districts and program offices for recording revenue receipts, making AR correcting entries and providing guidance and answering questions related to accounts receivables.

This position is responsible for reconciling discrepancies between Treasury's banking information and the agency's financial system. The AR Accountant prepares the agency quarterly receivable report, pursues, collects and maintains collections owed to VDH via the state's Debt Set-Off Program and helps to maintain the agency's AR policies in accordance with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.

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

Working knowledge of governmental accounting principles, policies, procedures and standards.

Knowledge of accounting for and collection of accounts receivables and the impact on financial statements.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data and fund sources

Proficient in Excel and Word and experience using database applications.

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: Porsha Lewis

Phone: N/A

Email: Porsha.Lewis@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.