Accountant Senior

Accountant Senior #00036

Job no: 5112264

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Richmond (City), Virginia

Categories: Audit and Finance

Title: Accountant Senior #00036

State Role Title: Accountant Senior

Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Human Resource Management's Finance and Administration office is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Accountant. In this role, the position is responsible for providing analytical and accounting support to the Fiscal Officer, CFO, and designated divisions of DHRM. The duties of this position include monthly reconciliation of all agency 129 funds of the state Cardinal accounting system to agency records; maintaining the agency accounts receivable and payables systems and reports to management, monthly reconciliation of the Worker's Compensation Program fund accounts; receiving, reviewing and processing agency travel vouchers and other invoices and vouchers as received; preparing and filing IRS 1099 miscellaneous income reporting; assisting with and providing info and documents related to year end CAFR and audits; providing backup for the Health Benefits Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, and the Fiscal Officer as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the state accounting system Cardinal; Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; Considerable experience and the ability to complete financial reconciliations; Demonstrated ability to conduct financial analysis; Working knowledge of contracts for benefit plans; Demonstrated ability to analyze and audit data; Experience in handling cash transactions to multiple funds, reconciliation of funds accounts, analytical skills and auditing skills, electronic transfer of data; Strong personal computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, accounting software; Demonstrated ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond to inquiries in a timely manner and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in Accounting, Business or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is a plus.

Special Instructions

You 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.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

"The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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