Financial Services Spec I

Virginia Department of Transportation
Richmond, VA
Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions posted into Cardinal. Provide internal and external customers with financial services. Prepare accounting work papers, financial statements and other financial reports. Perform full range of accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, federal, state, and VDOT policies and procedures. Advise users on VDOT policies and practices. Support other accounting functions and projects as assigned. Respond to inquiries and provide excellent customer service.

How you will contribute:
  • Compliance Review: Develop and perform compliance reviews on accounting transactions and documents to ensure work units operate within VDOT and State policies and procedures. Ensure accounting activity is performed in compliance with applicable VDOT and DOA policies and procedures. Organize and prioritize incoming accounting items. Audit, review and organize flow of accounting data submitted from VDOT sections. Ensure payments have the necessary documentation for processing.
  • Customer Service: Exhibit professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with internal and external customers. Assist customers in resolving billing and collection issues. Provide guidance and direction to VDOT staff.
  • Data Analysis: Research, analyze and report on financial transactions or customer files as needed or requested. Assist in maintaining policies and procedures. Perform other administrative or special project related duties as requested.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare accounting work papers, financial statements, and other financial reports.
  • Maintain Cardinal: Reconcile all VDOT expenditures in Cardinal. Research all discrepancies found in reconciling expenses and recommend a resolution. Prepare and submit accounting adjustment entries resulting from reconciliation. Enter new or modify project agreements in Cardinal.
  • Perform Ongoing Analysis: Analyze, research, and reconcile expenditures and reimbursements. Analyze accounting transactions and supporting documents. Interview VDOT and other agency personnel. Identify areas for process improvement.
  • Policy and Procedures: Review and revise standard operating policies for audit and financial reporting to ensure effectiveness and compliance with established requirements; providing required updates to Manager for review and approval.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data in compliance with federal, state and local accounting directives and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with all divisions and customers.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical financial reports.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to evaluate the adequacy of documentation.
  • Ability to perform complex and detailed cost analysis and reconciliatons.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.
  • Ability to research, reconcile, analyze, and evaluate financial data and resolve problems.
  • Ability to work as a team player.
  • Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform effectively in a time-sensitive work environment.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial reports, statements and transactions.
  • Experience in providing and promoting excellent customer service and financial support to internal and external customers.
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures, filing systems and coding structures.
  • Skill in handling confidential and sensitive issues appropriately.
  • Skill in using computers and software applications to include automated financial systems.
  • Skilled in performing mathematical calculations.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to prioritize work and simultaneously work on multiple assignments.
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data.
  • Experience applying knowledge of GAAP.
  • Experience performing complex and detailed cost analysis.
  • Experience preparing financial management reports.
  • Experience working as part of a team.
  • Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Skill in using automated financial systems.
Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field desired.
  • Experience in automated accounting systems.
  • Experience in general accounting.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-09-09

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