Financial Quality Assurance Analyst

Title: Financial Quality Assurance Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Hiring Range: $54,418 - $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: doa.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

**This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA. Local travel may be required. Work is performed on site at state agencies and at DOA offices.

The Compliance Oversight & Federal Reporting division in the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking two qualified individuals for Financial Quality Assurance Analyst positions.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

This position conducts Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of state agencies’ Comptroller’s Directive submissions and provides guidance to agencies regarding compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual Topics related to expenditure processing, financial reporting, and internal control standards. As a member of a QAR team, analyzes and evaluates financial data to ensure the agency has adequate support and is reasonable and materially accurate; examines and assesses system reconciliations and other data to ensure reasonableness of information recorded in accounting system; surveys risk management and internal control documentation for compliance with minimum requirements, analyzes and evaluates disbursement transactions, and relevant agency policies and procedures for compliance with CAPP Manual Standards; selects and obtains representative samples of agency transactions; ensures a sufficient understanding of various documentation and directives to allow for efficient and effective QARs; compiles and organizes working papers in a logical manner; drafts thorough, well-documented written communications and accurate statistical data detailing QAR results; handles receipt, secure maintenance, and return of agency documentation; assists with maintenance of QA Unit systems, tools, and related documentation; and provides guidance to state agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in accounting or fiscal services.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), automated financial accounting systems; internal controls; and data processing systems.
Strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal processes, related internal controls, financial transactions and reports.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, be self-motivated, and work in a team environment.
Understand, develop and apply policies and procedures. Identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency.

Additional Considerations

Experience in governmental accounting, governmental auditing, financial quality assurance activities, or auditing preferred.
Knowledge of financial reporting in a government environment, government auditing processes, and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) reporting requirements.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as they relate to governmental accounting.

Special Instructions

**This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
Local travel may be required. Work is performed on site at state agencies and at DOA offices. Valid driver’s license required.

State applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.virginia.gov

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.