Salary Range: $35,452-$75,793
This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the operations of the accounting unit within the Local Departments of Social Services. Performs managerial work involving the analysis and interpretation of financial issues and supervises or evaluates a variety of financial programs; Oversees the preparation of accounting records and reports; Reviews, monitors and analyzes accounting records, current and prior; oversees or performs posting and verification of the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers for the department; maintains and monitors status of grants and ensures accuracy of payments within the guidelines of State/Federal reimbursement procedures; analyzes and interprets regulations and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; conducts briefings and provides recommendations to management. May manage personnel, including training, evaluating, and assigning work, where applicable; performs complex accounting work, fiscal reporting, cost effectiveness functions and generally accepted governmental accounting procedures; Works as a fiscal liaison to the Virginia Department of Social Services and the county; Verifies and approves invoices for payments to vendors and verifies expenditures are reported to correct program and funding stream for reimbursement; Develops a system to accurately account for expenditure of funds; and assists internal and external auditors with review of financial activities and case activities related to social services programs, responds to audit findings, and takes appropriate corrective action if required.
Maintains departmental personnel records and performs other human resources activities such as training, providing benefit information and maintaining leave at the direction of the Director.
Oversee Human Resources duties; monitors Local Employee Tracking System (LETS) transactions; ensures agencies compliance with all applicable HR codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
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. Skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to: work with financial management systems and procurement/budgetary processes to include tracking and monitoring budget expenditures; 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. Experience providing technical support to employees on financial management systems. Experience in budget preparation, analysis and forecasting. Experience training staff members.
Payroll or human resources 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.
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.
Considerable experience monitoring financial management, human resources, and administrative/operational practices.
Considerable work experience in fiscal operations, including budget preparation and analysis, resource allocation or revenue maximization in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience posting payments within Local/State/Federal Government reimbursement procedures.
Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of Social Services and the services provided. Recent experience as fiscal manager in a local DSS desired.
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, OMV/driving record check, and must be able to meet agency insurance policy standards. and/or pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided. The agency will not be conducting phone interviews. Please refer to your LHRC account for the status of your application and this position. Selected applicants will be contacted by email address/phone number.
Name: Marie Hopkins
Phone: 540-564-6163
Email: marie.hopkins@dss.virginia.gov
Address: Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District 110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
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.
