Title Description- Accountant represents the full performance level in this occupational group. Employees are responsible for developing, reviewing and modifying accounting procedures and supervising the installation of new or revised systems or procedures. The Accountant is distinguished from the Fiscal Manager by the latter’s having responsibility for the overall management of the fiscal operations of a Local Department of Social Services.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only)

Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice; and
Reports to management regarding the finances of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge- Working knowledge of: principles, methods, and practices of accounting; accounting laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial operations; and data processing applications and procedures.

Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer, including spreadsheet applications.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: understand federal regulations; devise and apply modern accounting procedures; plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare appropriate statements and reports; apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and records; establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers; and display good professional judgment.

Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.

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