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SalaryJob Duties:
- Participate in the development of the annual operating budget for Social Services (SS) through collection and maintenance of historical trend information, FTE counts, and State and Federal requirements for SS programs
- Compile, monitor, examine, and audit complex financial statements/reports/accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to program guidelines
- Work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks; strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through
- Prepare monthly financial statements for SS programs and participate in monthly financial meetings with SS Program Managers
- Enter journal transfers to reclass payments from Special Welfare into the different Social Services Programs
- Prepare payment adjustments in VaCMS for Child Care receivables
- Participate in gathering documentation for various Federal, State and External audits
- Work with other City departments and staff in collecting and providing financial information
- Reconcile Social Services general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate expenditures for State reimbursement.
- Accurately and diplomatically communicate both orally and in writing with grantor agencies and grantee departments on specific inquiries and with other city departments and staff in providing financial information
- Thoroughly review project contracts and recommend actions in accordance with city, state and federal policies and procedures
- Prepare, disseminate, and interpret financial reports and identify changing requirements
- Work with internal and external auditors; Maintain documentation and materials related to financial audits from both internal and external sources
- Prepare Laser Certifications for State Reimbursement and Reconciliation
- Support requests from program supervisors regarding program financial information and assist with resolution of accounting issues to include completion of Journal Transfers
- Provide effective direction and leadership to subordinate professional staff
- Perform the financial administration and reporting of complex federal and state grants; and the review of capital project contracts
The City offers a generous benefits package such ashealth, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistant Program
- Professional Development
Are you ready to be immersed in the delivery of innovative and comprehensive financial solutions to our organization? APPLY TODAY!
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Accountant-II-01798.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007830.2.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related and three (3) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Accountant OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Experience with Government Accounting
General Ledger Account Reconciliation experience
Experience in preparing financial statements
Experience with MS Office Suite
Experience with audits
Special Instructions:
This recruitment is being re-opened until filled to expand the pool of applicants, if you already applied, no need to re-apply. Once a sufficient pool is established this position will close.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
