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The Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) is the legislative external auditor for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s executive and judicial branches. Our mission is to serve Virginia citizens and decision makers by providing unbiased accurate information and sound recommendations to improve accountability and financial management of public funds. This individual will be a member of the Human Capital and Business Operations (HCBO) team and will lead the accounting operations of the office. We are looking for a mission-driven individual eager to make a difference in the Commonwealth and motivated to be a part of a Richmond Top Workplace employer.  

Position Details

General Accounting:

  • Prepares and reviews financial transactions in agency and statewide financial systems
  • Prepares and/or reviews monthly and year-end financial reconciliations
  • Monitors accounts receivable activity and performs timely outreach for past due bills
  • Prepares timely year-end financial reporting attachments required by the Department of Accounts
  • Maintains the agency’s annual budget, including the identification of sound estimation methodologies that reflect historical spending practices and known operational changes, performs a monthly analysis of budget to actual data, and provides meaningful insight to management

Payroll and Benefits:

  • Participates in the performance and oversight of processing, analyzing, reconciling, and certifying the accuracy of payroll and benefits in APA’s human resources (HR) and statewide systems
  • Coordinates effectively with the HCBO Team about personnel changes in the agency’s HR system that impact payroll accounting
  • Serves as a subject matter expert on the administration of state benefits, including but not limited to, the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program and Virginia Retirement System plans 
  • Periodically performs analysis of annual and compensatory leave balances 
  • Ensures adequate administration and accounting for employee parking
  • Ensures agency compliance with state and federal tax requirements 

Internal Control:

  • Establishes and maintains a framework of internal control over significant fiscal processes, including the annual review and update of accounting policies and procedures
  • Ensures the agency’s compliance with ARMICS, and recommends changes to policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of significant fiscal processes
  • Documents, organizes, and retains financial records in the document management system in accordance with agency and statewide policies and procedures
  • Ensures forms, links, and other accounting resources provided to agency staff through the document management system remain current and accurate 

Engagement and Collaboration:

  • Independently manages workload and adheres to deadlines
  • Performs a thorough self-review of all completed work to ensure a high degree of accuracy
  • Demonstrates the ability to be proactive and take initiative in a team environment
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Supervises staff accountant to ensure proper allocation and completion of work, provides real-time performance feedback for staff growth, and provides performance insights to HCBO Directors for consideration in performance evaluations
  • Serves as a resource for staff with payroll, benefits, or general accounting related questions
  • Proactively contributes to and participates in HCBO team projects and initiatives
  • Contributes to a positive and professional workplace culture

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Proficiency using Windows and Microsoft Office software, including Word & Excel
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of governmental processes, preferably Virginia government
  • Experience utilizing the Commonwealth’s accounting system and/or PeopleSoft 
  • Relevant professional certification(s) such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule
  • Annual, sick, family/personal paid time off and 14 paid state holidays
  • Community service, parental, education, and certification exam leave options
  • Tuition, professional organization, and certification fee reimbursement
  • Health, dental, life, and long-term care insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System

 

Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to talent@apa.virginia.gov.  We require a successful background check as a condition of employment.