General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of: accounting principles and laws; including GAAFR (Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting); auditing standards, public administration, and/or regulatory compliance; budgetary principles and practices; management techniques and supervising personnel; current office methods, procedures, equipment; business letter writing and standard administrative support techniques; and social services reporting systems and software.
Skills- Skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications and statistical packages.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data; prepare and present reports and recommendations; plan, organize and direct accounting systems and procedures; establish and maintain effective team relationships; display good professional judgment; supervise or manage work directly or through subordinate staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal courteously and diplomatically with other employees, managers and the general public; and organize work and meet critical deadlines.
Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field, and experience in supervising staff to include professional accountants OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
