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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality · 1 day ago

Accountant

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$58K/yr - $82K/yr

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is the primary environmental permitting agency in Virginia, responsible for administering laws related to environmental protection. The Accountant role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting.

Environmental EngineeringGovernmentWater

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for reviewing, entering and maintain the agency's fix assets in accordance with state guidelines

Maintain an inventory of fixed assets

Work with the agency's employees to assure assets are properly tagged and properly disposed

Ensure funds are paid, recorded and deposited in compliance with federal and state regulations

Responsible for completing financial reporting accurately, entirely and timely in accordance with governing directives, regulations and policies and DEQ management and external customers are provided timely and accurate information regarding all federal and state funds

Qualification

Accounting principlesOracle FinancialsFederal grant managementFinancial reportingMicrosoft Windows SuiteBudget analysisCommunication skills

Required

Combination of education, experience, training or coursework in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or related field

Skill and knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the application of the accounting techniques

The ability to plan, organize and evaluate program expenditures

Demonstrated experience of state/local fiscal functions and operations, federal grant management process related to assigned projects and federal laws and regulations

Experience with automated financial systems such as Oracle Financials general ledger and payables and other Web-based financial systems

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of government and officials and private organizations

Experience with Microsoft Windows Suite

Experience accessing a variety of information resources and applying various computer applications to complex financial reporting

Demonstrated experience determining funding source compliance, analyzing, reconciling, evaluating, and monitoring budget/financial transactions