Sr. Financial Compliance Analyst - #W0537 (State Disbursement Unit)

Title: Sr. Financial Compliance Analyst - #W0537 (State Disbursement Unit)

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,052-$78,206 - salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 5

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 Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) engages families for success.

The Division of Business Operations' State Disbursement Unit (SDU) is currently seeking a Senior Financial Compliance Analyst. This position reports to the SDU Finance Manager to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and policies and the work is accurate, complete and in compliance with standards and procedures.

This position supervises and manages the monitoring, verification, analysis, and reconciliation of cash flow of revenue and expense activities of Child Support funds in the State Disbursement Unit (SDU) of DCSE. Verifies accuracy of postings to original DCSE documentation in financial (CARS/Cardinal/FAAS) and case compliance (APECS) systems and authorizes reclassification and correcting journal entries as determined. Retrieves financial data and prepares documentation for profit and loss statement. Develops and implements procedures and controls for internal SDU transactions, emerging technology, and centralized mail capabilities. Maintains responsive communication, resolution, and oversight for SDU quality assurance and reconciliation functions. Provide direct support to the Reconciliation & Exception Processing Unit Manager and other SDU areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability performing complex reconciliations and managing/monitoring cash flow.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and analyze, enter, and adjust fiscal transactions in conformity with standards, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of statewide accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and supervise administrative and/or professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze financial reports and/or statements, and resolve accounting problems.
• Working knowledge of financial procedures, records, schedules, and statements.
• Proficiency and experience in use of personal computers, including databases, spreadsheets, graphics, charts, and word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse groups of people and organizations.
• Experience and commitment to providing superior customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate current work processes, including entry of fiscal transactions, and make recommendation for greater efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships among team members.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audit like/quality assurance work, i.e., gathering documentation/information as needed, follow established review/audit program instructions, analyze, and compile financial data, interpret results/data, compile findings, and develop recommendations and corrective action plans.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of agency guidelines and unit policy and procedures.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, debt collections or relevant experience with Child Support Enforcement, other governmental agency, or financial payments area with supervision of staff to include preparation of financial reports.
• Considerable experience in government accounting and 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" (PageUp) 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 additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. This is a repost - previous applicants must reapply.

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 on a case-by-case basis.

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

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that 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.

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" (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VA Department of Social Services - Div. of Human Resources

Phone: VDSS - Division of Human Resources

Email: VDSS - Division of Human Resources

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.