Accountant

Do you have extensive experience with general accounting, public accounting standards, and the full-scope of daily fiscal operations?

Are you interested in a fulfilling career with the Commonwealth?

Come join DGS as an Accountant!

Title: Accountant - AF048

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Richmond, VA 

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov 

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

The DGS Office of Fiscal Services is looking for an experienced Accountant. This position will perform financial data analysis for compliance with State and Federal requirements to include forecasting/projecting, monitoring general ledger activity and budgets, preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and preparing varying financial statements/reports including preparation of year end reports for Department of Accounts (DOA) to be included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This position significantly impacts on the success, integrity and financial accountability of the Department of General Services and all Divisions it serves.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct reconciliations of general, internal service, enterprise, special revenue and/or grant funds for assigned DGS business unit.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned DGS business unit(s).
• Prepare year-end financial statements, Workpapers, Schedules, Attachments and footnotes for preparation of the ACFR.
• Analyze GL data for anomalies, available cash, available appropriation, projecting spending trend and providing a report of any matters of concern to Management.
• Ensure all capitalizable assets are recorded into Fixed Asset & Accounting Controls (FAACS), including intangible assets (software) and acquisition/disposal of assets.
• Ensure the Potential Fixed Asset Query is run at a minimum of monthly, and identify and research any expenditures that meet the capitalization threshold.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from Customers, Vendors, Division Personnel, Managers and Co-Workers in a timely and professional manner.

We’ve got great benefits! 

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of complex financial structures, revenue, and cash resources.
• Extensive experience with general accounting and the full-scope of daily fiscal operations, including experience performing monthly and year-end closing, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Experience and ability to apply governmental accounting standards including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Experience utilizing financial management tools and/or automated financial systems.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate complex financial data and accounting transactions, and financial reporting in a governmental environment.
• Strong ability to effectively reason in the abstract, conduct complete and thorough analysis, analyze and interpret data for accuracy, determine the impact of actions or plan, and make effective recommendations to resolve complex issues.
• Exceptionally strong working knowledge of automated spreadsheet applications to include manipulating large amounts of data with pivot tables, macros and other functions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently establish, develop, maintain and improve desk procedures, financial processes and internal controls.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with agency management, employees, state agencies, auditors and other individuals.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to meet deadlines and be detailed oriented.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. 

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check. 

Additional Considerations 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia accounting and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting system (CARS/Cardinal).
• Experience utilizing the Commonwealth of Virginia Fixed Assets & Accounting System (FAACS).
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with grant accounting.

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after July 14th, 2026. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.  

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025 due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility. 

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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov