Accounts Receivable Accountant Sr.

Title: Accounts Receivable Accountant Sr.State Role Title: Financial Services Spec IHiring Range: $52,000- $62,570Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: VDH-Central OfficeAgency Website: www.vdh.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesAs a part of the Office of Financial Management, this position serves as a liaison between Office of Financial Management and VDH’s health districts and program offices for recording revenue receipts, making AR correcting entries and providing guidance and answering questions related to accounts receivables.

This position is responsible for reconciling discrepancies between Treasury’s banking information and the agency’s financial system. The AR Accountant prepares the agency quarterly receivable report, pursues, collects and maintains collections owed to VDH via the state’s Debt Set-Off Program and helps to maintain the agency’s AR policies in accordance with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.

Performs advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the

analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and

principles to serve a major program or financial specialty with agency wide

implications. Duties may include: resources management, business operations,

accounting system development, budget data development, cost distribution, revenue

control, complex analysis of financial activities, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed

asset accounting. May manage all functions of compensation accounting that includes

supervision of payroll technicians, assuring timely processing of payrolls, distribution

of checks, preparing federal/state tax reporting, fringe benefits and premium

conversion. May supervise fiscal professional(s) and support personnel.

Performs professional level work of moderate difficulty requiring the application of accounting theory and principles. Characteristic duties: develop methods of recording fiscal transactions, allocate funds, update and maintain accounting systems, independently prepare financial statements/reports, and prepare other financial information for review. Other major duties: May supervise or lead fiscal professionals and./or other support personnel.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.Minimum Qualifications• Knowledge of general and state accounting policies and procedures and state

systems

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices;

knowledge of state reconciliation procedures, federal and state funding

procedures

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; analyze/interpret and apply

financial regulations, accounting methods, policies, and procedures; meet

deadlines; analyze, interpret, and solve complex problems related to fiscal data

and fund sources; and prepare financial reports and statements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with automated financial systems and multiple

fund sourcesAdditional Considerations• Experience with State accounting processes, procedures and applicable policies

and lawsSpecial InstructionsYou 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.VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include

relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check

and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion

List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or

completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted

without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and

protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation;

gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and

pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can

be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening

Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date

for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this

application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to

respond to any questions may disqualify you from further considerationContact InformationName: Jessica VaughanPhone: n/aEmail: jessica.vaughan@vdh.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.