Job Duties
Provides financial accountability for procurement, accounts payable, receivable and inmate trust. Reviews, analyzes and processes a range of data and reports in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Accounts (DOA) Policies and Procedures.
Assists with Fixed Asset Accounting and Control System (FAACS) inventories. Serves as Assistant Accountant and assists Business Manager in the audit and review of financial documents and reports.
Oversees the Accounts Payable, Fiscal Tech and the Accounting offices in their absence. Back up Facility Surplus Property Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting and Procurement principles and practices and ability to perform accurate detailed work with detailed numerical data, mathematical calculations and financial reports.
Recent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets. Prefer working knowledge of eVA, Cardinal and Corrections Information System (CORIS), Offender Trust.
Recent working knowledge of office procedures, computers, calculators, copiers and office machines. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines and to work independently.
Additional Considerations
Post-secondary coursework in basic accounting / bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State financial programs including FAACS, eVA and Cardinal.
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.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following :
Background Investigation Requirements : All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI);
local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements : Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements : Application and / or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.
All applications should be submitted by 11 : 55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and / or résumés will not be accepted.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and / or résumé.
Layoff Preferences : Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.
30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and / or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Click here for more information : Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name : Human Resources
Phone : 804-598-5503
Email : Emailed applications are not accepted.
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.