What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNSHIP: Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule) position at Virginia Department of Human Resource Management?
INTERNSHIP : Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Job no : 5042081
Work type : Paid Intern
Location : Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories : Audit and Finance
Title : INTERNSHIP : Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Hiring Range : $20.00 / hour
Pay Band : UG
Agency : Virginia Retirement System
Location : Richmond, Virginia
Agency Website : varetire.org
Recruitment Type : General Public - G
Job Duties :
The Accounting Specialist Intern contributes to the fulfillment of VRS's mission and vision by ensuring all line of business system transactions are accurate, which allows proper interfacing to the general ledger in a timely manner. The Accounting Specialist Intern performs a range of accounting, finance and business tasks including but not limited to : efficiently maintaining and / or processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, General Accounting transactions, General Ledger Account Reconciliations, member / employer account maintenance / research, data analytics, research, assists with procurement transactions and / or special projects as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following :
- Provide support for the Finance areas (General Accounting, Operations Accounting and Procurement) as requested
- Process repetitive accounting transactions (e.g. invoices, journal entries, billing, payroll & benefit disbursements and deductions, etc.)
- Follow established procedures for processing invoices, check requests, adjustments, vouchers, etc.
- Prepare journal entries for those transactions not available for the automated journal upload process
- Assist in investigating and resolving inquiries and making the necessary corrections as needed
- Assist and / or prepare General Ledger Account reconciliations
- Identify and take corrective actions to clear variances and outstanding items
- Assist with month-end and / or year-end reporting procedures, work paper preparation, and audit process as requested
- Assist with documenting and / or updating processes and procedures
- Perform filing and general administrative tasks
- Maintain confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other sensitive data
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Candidates must meet the following criteria :
The successful candidate must also have the following key competencies : attention to detail and accuracy; good interpersonal and communication skills; good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to maintain confidentiality; and a positive outlook with ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
Additional Considerations :
Experience with Excel is preferred.
Special Instructions :
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Currently, this position has a hybrid work schedule - requiring work in the office two days per week, and work remotely three days per week. The selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager, and per the agreed upon internship schedule.
Contact Information :
Name : Human Resources
Email : careers@varetire.org
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.
Advertised : 03 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 27 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $20
