Financial Specialist

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The Virginia Department of Forensic Science has recently moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Hanover County.

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional to serve in a blended Auditor/Accountant role. This position integrates responsibilities in risk analysis, internal controls, auditing, and accounting operations to support financial statement accuracy, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and uphold strong stewardship of the Commonwealth’s assets across the organization.

In this key role, you assume full responsibility for completing all aspects of the annual Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) requirements, as mandated by the Department of Accounts (DOA). In addition to performing the ARMICS process, you will implement corrective actions, perform select internal control activities, and ensure that all required policies and procedures are comprehensive, current, and clearly documented. This includes developing new policies and procedures and revising existing ones as needed.

You will also oversee the fixed asset inventory process, ensuring its timely completion, resolving any discrepancies, and issuing clear and timely communication of the results.

Beyond ARMICS responsibilities, you will support a variety of core financial functions that may include accounts payable, employee reimbursements, fixed assets, leases, financial reporting, and serving as periodic backup to other members of the Finance team.

If you enjoy the analytical rigor of auditing and are also motivated by the opportunity to implement meaningful process improvements, this position may be an excellent fit for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience assessing and testing internal controls
• Experience documenting policies and processes
• Experience making recommendations for improvement of processes or internal controls
• Demonstrated work experience in auditing, accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable
• Ability to resolve issues and make independent logical decisions and recommendations in a complex operational environment
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management

Additional Considerations

• Experience working for the Commonwealth of Virginia in an auditing or accounting position, including using the CAPP Manual
• Experience performing ARMICS requirements as outlined by the Virginia Department of Accounts
• Experience applying technology in innovative ways to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of a process for which you had direct responsibility