Financial Services Technician Senior (Div. of Finance) #W0393

Title: Financial Services Technician Senior (Div. of Finance) #W0393

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: $42,905-$61,800 (salary commensurate w/experience)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location:DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website:www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, 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.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency - one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia - partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

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 para-professional to serve the Financial Services Technician Senior, reporting to the Accounting Manager. This position is critical to agency and the Division of Finance's General Accounting Section with responsibilities in the Accounts Payable Unit.

Duties include but are not limited to being responsible for the daily audit, review and processing of all Vendor Payments, Agency to Agency Vouchers (ATA), Petty Cash Vouchers, X-Batches and Revenue Refunds submitted to ensure compliance with Agency policies and procedures and Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual (CAPP). The position also ensures that payments are processed timely in accordance with the Commonwealth's Prompt Payment Act. Accountable for daily processing of financial transactions keyed directly into CARDINAL for Agency 200, Comprehensive Services for At Risk Youth and Families and provide direct support to the Division of Finance, other Division Program Staff, colleagues, external partners and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of accounting practices and policies.
Working knowledge of accounts payable processing.
Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to create and convert financial data into complex spreadsheets.
Experience processing and understanding accounting entries.
Experience working in an automated work environment, running queries and reports.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to train others.
Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines and prompt pay compliance.
Analytical ability to research, reconcile and evaluate accounting documents.
Proficient customer services skills with diverse group of people.
Ability to complete tasks timely and accurately while working under day-to-day pressures.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge and/or experience with the Commonwealth Accounting System (Cardinal).
Experience working in government accounting.

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. This position is an open until filled recruitment; position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional 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.

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.

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.

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

Contact Information

Name: VA Department of Social Services, Division 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 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.