What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant-Grants Specialist position at Virginia Department of Forestry?
Title: Staff Accountant-Grants Specialist
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 DOE with state benefits
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Forestry
Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr
Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is located in Charlottesville, found in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. DOF's Finance and Procurement team is seeking a qualified Accountant to provide fiscal support toward cost-share programs, federal grants, and other special funding sources for the Agency.
The incumbent, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant - Grants Analyst, will be responsible for providing technical support for the WebGrants software, System Access Portal (SAP) and assisting with quarterly accounts receivable reporting and year-end financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant accounting and reporting requirements, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments.
The following abilities are necessary to be successful in this position: Ability to multi-task, work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to internal employees and other stakeholders; Ability to interpret and apply policy, rules and regulations; Ability to reconcile internal fiscal records to external systems; Ability to compile information for reports or projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in accounting and reporting; Proficient knowledge of computer applications, specifically Excel and its associated functions/capabilities; Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP).
Additional Considerations
Basic understanding of federal grant administration requirements contained in 2 CFR 200; Experience with automated financial systems used in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Kristina Clore
Phone: 434-529-7244
Email: kristina.clore@dof.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.
State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I
Hiring Range: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 DOE with state benefits
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Forestry
Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr
Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is located in Charlottesville, found in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. DOF's Finance and Procurement team is seeking a qualified Accountant to provide fiscal support toward cost-share programs, federal grants, and other special funding sources for the Agency.
The incumbent, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant - Grants Analyst, will be responsible for providing technical support for the WebGrants software, System Access Portal (SAP) and assisting with quarterly accounts receivable reporting and year-end financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant accounting and reporting requirements, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments.
The following abilities are necessary to be successful in this position: Ability to multi-task, work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to internal employees and other stakeholders; Ability to interpret and apply policy, rules and regulations; Ability to reconcile internal fiscal records to external systems; Ability to compile information for reports or projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in accounting and reporting; Proficient knowledge of computer applications, specifically Excel and its associated functions/capabilities; Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP).
Additional Considerations
Basic understanding of federal grant administration requirements contained in 2 CFR 200; Experience with automated financial systems used in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Kristina Clore
Phone: 434-529-7244
Email: kristina.clore@dof.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.
