Fiscal Technician

Title: Fiscal Technician

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $39,598 - $64,346

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: McKenney AHQ

Agency Website: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are looking for professionals with fiscal experience to drive the business operations of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The Richmond District, Petersburg Residency is seeking a detail oriented Fiscal Technician position to work out of the McKenney Area Headquarters. In addition, on an as needed basis, this position will serve as backup to the Petersburg Residency front desk. As a Fiscal Technician, you will maintain/process time and attendance, accounts payable/receivable, procurement/SPCC (Small Purchasing Credit Card) direct charge, travel, inventory, and perform other fiscal transactions. You will interpret basic policies/procedures and implement minor procedural and transactional changes. The position will also perform monthly safety audits, handle fuel reports, work order accomplishment reports, contact customers regarding their work orders, and perform other administrative duties to assist the area headquarters leadership. The selected candidate must be available to report for weather related situations and emergency operations.

"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying basic policy, procedures and implementing procedural and transactional changes.
• Experience performing data entry into automated financial systems.
• Experience with file management to include purging and disposing of files in accordance with records retention guidelines and schedules.
• Experience preparing financial reports and running queries.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and business principles sufficient to monitor and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Skill in performing basic math calculations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, automated financial and inventory systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

• Experience applying knowledge of GAAP, government accounting, internal controls, inventory and compliance.
• Exceptional customer service skills or ability to effectively and professionally communicate with difficult customers.
• Experience procuring goods and services using a Small Purchasing Credit Card (SPCC).
• Experience using Cardinal or a similar automated financial management system desired.
• Knowledge and experience processing accounts payable and receivable.
• Knowledge and experience performing account reconciliations and tracking time/attendance.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Bookkeeping, Accounting or related field desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.
“VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.”

Contact Information

Name: Jarita Taylor

Phone: 804-629-2086

Email: jarita.taylor@vdot.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.